East Coast Railway revises timings for Maurya, Intercity and Weekly Express
The East Coast Railway has revised schedules for the Maurya, Intercity and Weekly Express trains, effective September to October 2026, to improve punctuality for Odisha passengers.
The East Coast Railway has revised the schedules of several popular passenger trains, including the Maurya, Intercity and Weekly Express services, effective from early September through late October 2026. The changes, which range from brief early departures to adjusted halt times at stations such as Rengali, Purunakatak, Boudh and Sonepur, aim to ease operations and improve punctuality for travelers across Odisha. Railway officials said the revisions are meant for passenger convenience and smoother running. Passengers are urged to confirm updated timings on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) before embarking on their journeys.
What changes affect the Maurya Express?
The 15027/15028 Sambalpur–Gorakhpur Maurya Express pair has been modified. From October 28, the 15027 will depart Sambalpur 15 minutes earlier at 09:05 hrs instead of the previous 09:20 hrs. It will reach Rengali at 09:28 hrs and depart promptly at 09:30 hrs. In the return direction, the 15028 will now arrive at Sambalpur at 14:50 hrs instead of 14:40 hrs, with the shift starting on September 4.
How are the Intercity and weekly services adjusted?
The Bhubaneswar–Purunakatak Intercity service also sees adjustments. Effective September 4, the 12893 arrives at Purunakatak at 17:10 hrs, ten minutes later than before. From October 28, the 12894 will leave Purunakatak at 11:15 hrs, replacing the former 11:25 hrs. Revised halt timings apply at Biranarsinghpur, Boudh, Jharamunda, Puranapani, Sonepur, Narasinghgarh, Jhartarbha and Bichhupali.
What happens to the weekly express trains?
The weekly services are not excluded from the revisions. The 18314 Bhubaneswar New–Boudh Weekly Express will now reach Boudh at 10:45 hrs from September 7. The weekly express will arrive Sonepur. Its counterpart, the 18422 Sonpur–Puri Weekly Express, will depart Sonepur 15 minutes earlier at 18:45 hrs from October 30, with matching adjustments at Narasinghgarh, Jhartarbha and Bichhupali.
What should passengers do to stay informed?
Railway officials said the revisions are meant for passenger convenience and smoother running. Travellers are advised to confirm updated timings on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or official enquiry channels before starting their journeys, as some changes take effect within days. The changes are scheduled to roll out from early September through late October 2026, covering a wide range of services across the region.
When did East Coast Railway revise train timings?
The changes take effect between September 3 and October 30, 2026.
Which trains are affected by the new schedule?
The 15027/15028 Maurya Express, the Bhubaneswar‑Purunakatak Intercity pair, and three weekly Express services (18314, 18421, 18422).
What is the new departure time for the 15027 Maurya Express?
It will leave Sambalpur at 09:05 hrs from October 28, 15 minutes earlier than the previous 09:20 hrs.
How is the return leg of the Maurya Express impacted?
The 15028 will now arrive at Sambalpur at 14:50 hrs instead of 14:40 hrs, starting September 4.
What adjustments are made to the Intercity service?
The 12893 arrives at Purunakatak at 17:10 hrs from September 4 (10 minutes later), and the 12894 departs Purunakatak at 11:15 hrs from October 28 (10 minutes earlier) with revised halts at several stations.
Which stations receive revised halt times for the Intercity trains?
Biranarsinghpur, Boudh, Jharamunda, Puranapani, Sonepur, Narasinghgarh, Jhartarbha and Bichhupali.
When will the Bhubaneswar New‑Boudh Weekly Express reach Boudh?
It will arrive at 10:45 hrs from September 7.
What are the new times for the Puri‑Sonepur and Sonpur‑Puri weekly expresses?
The 18421 will arrive Sonepur at 06:00 hrs from September 3; the 18422 will depart Sonepur at 18:45 hrs from October 30, 15 minutes earlier.
Why were the train timings revised?
Railway officials said the revisions are meant for passenger convenience and smoother running.
How can passengers verify the updated schedules?
They should check the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or official enquiry channels before traveling.
Tapan Kumar Sahoo
District Correspondent, Boudh
Tapan Kumar Sahoo reports on Boudh district's education sector, road and infrastructure projects, and community affairs.
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