Ministry of Railways Approves Introduction of 18407/18408 Puri–Koraput New Tri-Weekly Express
Ministry of Railways has approved the new 18407/18408 Puri-Koraput-Puri Tri-Weekly Express.
The service will improve connectivity between coastal, western and southern Odisha.
Route Coverage
The train will operate via:
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Puri
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Khurda Road
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Bhubaneswar
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Angul
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Sambalpur
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Bargarh Road
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Balangir
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Titlagarh
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Kesinga
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Muniguda
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Rayagada
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Kakiriguma
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Damanjodi
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Koraput
Key Beneficiary Districts
The train will serve passengers from:
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Puri,
Khordha,
Cuttack,
Dhenkanal,
Angul,
Sambalpur,
Bargarh,
Balangir,
Kalahandi,
Rayagada,
Koraput
Important Stoppages
Key stations include:
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Khurda Road
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Bhubaneswar
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Dhenkanal
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Talcher Road
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Angul
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Boinda
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Rairakhol
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Sambalpur
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Bargarh Road
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Balangir
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Titlagarh
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Kesinga
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Muniguda
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Rayagada
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Tikiri
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Laxmipur Road
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Kakiriguma
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Damanjodi
Benefits
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Fulfils a long-standing demand for a direct rail link between Puri, Bhubaneswar and southern Odisha.
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Enhances connectivity for:
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Pilgrimage
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Education
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Healthcare
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Employment
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Tourism
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Business travel
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Strengthens access to the KBK region and key educational, medical and administrative centres.
Tourism & Regional Development
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Facilitates pilgrim travel to the Jagannath Temple, Puri.
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Improves access to the scenic and tribal regions of Koraput and Rayagada.
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Expected to boost regional integration and socio-economic development across Odisha.
