Overview
- East Coast Railway will run 365 special trains from June 26 to July 6, marking an increase from 315 services in 2024.
- Services include flagship routes linking Puri with Visakhapatnam, Jagdalpur and Rayagada alongside dozens of other origin points across Odisha.
- Key corridors to Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal will ensure wider access for pilgrims beyond Odisha.
- East Coast Railway has staged crowd control measures, extra staff, dedicated helpline desks and volunteer support for senior and differently-abled travellers.
- Passengers are advised to confirm schedules and ticket availability through official railway portals and public announcements prior to travel.