ECoR upgrades infra to double train capacity

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) is expanding coaching terminals and enhancing sectional and operational capacities across several cities to meet rising passenger demand and ease congestion.

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“This initiative aims to upgrade the railway network and strengthen nationwide connectivity,” said Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Citing rapid and sustained growth in travel demand, ECoR stated in a press release that the capacity of major cities under its jurisdiction to originate new trains will need to double over the next five years.

The current infrastructure at Bhubaneswar, Puri and Visakhapatnam serving passenger needs is being augmented to meet the requirements of upcoming years.