Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- In a major step toward enhancing rail infrastructure in Western Odisha, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has extended the Howrah-Titlagarh Ispat Express to Junagarh Road, providing a significant connectivity boost to the region.
According to ECoR sources, the extension is expected to improve accessibility and create new opportunities for residents of Balangir and Kalahandi districts.
The inaugural run of the extended stretch between Junagarh Road and Titlagarh is scheduled for February 19, marking an important milestone in regional rail services.
Train No. 12871 (Howrah-Titlagarh Express) will now operate up to Junagarh Road starting February 21, departing from Howrah. Similarly, Train No. 12872 (Titlagarh-Howrah Exp...