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BHUBANESWAR: Amid protests over merger of the Palasa-Ichchapuram section of East Coast Railway (ECoR) with newly-created South Coast Railway (SCoR), railway officials on Sunday clarified that the move will not affect the revenue of ECoR zone. The ECoR in its clarification stated that the Palasa-Ichchapuram section stretching about 50 km, consists of seven stations such as Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta, Jhadupudi and Ichchapuram. "All these stations are located in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. Besides, these stations are small to mid-sized and largely handling passenger traffic. None of them is a major freight loading point for which ECoR's revenue remains unaffected," it stated. ECoR also shared that the pass-through freight traffic, trains transiting through these stations en route, will continue uninterrupted regardless of the zone jurisdiction under which the stations fall. "Railway operations are seamless across zonal boundaries for which there will be no disruption to train services. All existing trains including Palasa-Bhubaneswar, Palasa-Cuttack and Ichchapuram-Cuttack MEMU/passenger services will continue to operate without any change in schedule, route or frequency," it said. ECoR termed the fresh merger as 'technical revision to ensure smooth functioning of the passenger services in Visakhapatnam division'. The modalities of the transfer, including staff deployment, are being finalised between ECoR and SCoR. The interests and service conditions of all railway employees will be fully protected as per established norms, officials of the zone said. Railway authorities said the government's commitment to Odisha is unwavering. Record capital expenditure on railway network expansion in Odisha, station modernisation, Vande Bharat services and the newly-created Rayagada Division under ECoR are evidences of this commitment, they said.
Bhubaneswar, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday severely criticised the Odisha government over the merger of Palasa and Ichchapuram with the proposed Vishakhapatnam division of South Coast Railway zone. The party alleged that instead of Odisha receiving more benefits under the BJP government, which came to power with the slogan of "Double Engine, Double Development," the state is being deprived of its rightful share. Opposition BJD leaders further asserted that during the celebration of Odisha Day (Utkal Divas), the areas of Palasa and Ichchapuram have be ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Railway Board notification revising the jurisdiction of South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone incorporating Palasa-Ichchapuram rail section from Khurda Road division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) has sparked a huge backlash in Odisha. On April 2, 2026, the Railway Board authorised the transfer of Palasa-Ichchapuram rail section, a high revenue earning and strategically important stretch connecting Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, to Visakhapatnam division of SCoR. The move is seen as a significant reduction in ECoR's jurisdiction, sparking accusations that the central government is priori ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Indian Railways on Sunday announced the creation of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone, with its headquarters at Visakhapatnam, clarifying concerns regarding stations in the Srikakulam district. A factual note from the Railways stated that the Palasa-Ichchapuram section, spanning approximately 50 km, comprises seven stations -- Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta, Jhadupudi, and Ichchapuram -- all located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, with none situated in Odisha. "These stations are small to mid-sized stations handling prim ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) Sunday said that its revenue generation will remain unaffected even after the transfer of the Palasa-Ichchapuram section to the South Coast Railway (SCoR). The ECoR issued this clarification after all opposition political parties in Odisha, including BJD and Congress, announced that they would jointly protest the Railway Board's decision to transfer the Palasa-Ichchapuram section to the SCoR. The ECoR in a statement said that Palasa-Ichchapuram Section (about 50 km) consists of 7 stations - Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta, Jhadupudi ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The jurisdiction of the East Coast Railway (ECoR), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, has shrunk following a decision by the Ministry of Railways to transfer 50-km Ichchapuram-Palasa section of the Khurda Road division to the proposed Visakhapatnam division of the new South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone. According to an official letter issued by the Railway Board on April 2, Rameshwar Meena, Executive Director, informed the General Managers of ECoR and SCoR that the jurisdiction of the proposed SCoR has been reviewed. "In partial modification, it has now been decided by the comp ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Political parties across the spectrum in Odisha on Friday voiced strong opposition to the Railway Board's decision to exclude the Palasa-Ichchapuram rail section from the jurisdiction of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) and merge it with the proposed South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone, demanding an immediate rollback. The stretch, currently administered under the Khurda Road division of ECoR, has been proposed to be brought under the Visakhapatnam division of the upcoming SCoR zone, according to an official communication issued by the Railway Board. Raising concerns over the move, BJD ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid growing protests over the merger of the Palasa-Ichchapuram section with the newly created South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone, the Indian Railways on Sunday issued a clarification stating that the move will not affect the revenue earnings of East Coast Railway (ECoR) or disrupt train services on the route. In an official statement, the South Coast Railway said the Palasa-Ichchapuram section, stretching around 50 km, comprises seven stations -- Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta, Jhadupudi and Ichchapuram. It added that all these stations ar ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Amid the row over transfer of Ichchapuram-Palasa section from Khurda Road railway division to the proposed Visakhapatnam division of South Coast Railway (SCoR), commerce and transport minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on Saturday said the new administrative arrangement will not compromise Odisha's interest in any manner.Protecting Odisha's interests and strengthening railway connectivity is our priority. "Not even an inch of Odisha's railway track will go to any other state. Since there is no major freight transport station in the Palasa-Ichchhapuram section, it will have no impact on ...Read More >
The Railway Board's decision to bring the Palasa-Ichchapuram section under the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone is facing opposition in Odisha, with leaders from both the ruling BJP and the Opposition BJD demanding a rollback. The Palasa-Ichchapuram stretch, though geographically located in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district, has been administered under the Khurda Road division of East Coast Railway (ECoR), which is headquartered in Bhubaneswar, since ECoR's creation in 1996 under Prime Ministe ...Read More >
New Delhi/ Srikakulam: The Railway Board has issued orders transferring seven railway stations, located between Ichchapuram and Palasa in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh under the Khurda Division of the East Coast Railway Zone, to the Visakhapatnam Division of the South Coast Railway Zone. Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu shared the news through a social media post on Friday. In this regard, on behalf of the people of Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, the Minister expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Railway Board for considering ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Shrinking of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) jurisdiction due to transfer of Ichchapuram-Palasa section from Khurda Road railway division to the proposed Visakhapatnam division of South Coast Railway (SCoR) evoked strong reactions from Congress, BJD and other organisations on Friday.BJD's Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra in a letter to railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday strongly opposed this railway move. "This decision impacts Odisha, a state that contributes significantly to Indian Railways' freight earnings through coal, minerals, and industrial output," he added.He said ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: In view of the cyclonic storm 'Montha', India Meteorological Department issued red and orange alerts in over 20 districts in Andhra Pradesh on Monday. With the deep depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday (October 27) and later into a severe cyclonic storm the following day, the wind speed is expected to cross 90-100 kmph. Several parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh to witness scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall, including Srikakulam, Parva ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a significant development for the South Coast Railway Zone, the Railway Board has transferred the Palasa-Ichchapuram section, along with seven railway stations, to the Visakhapatnam Division. The seven stations Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta, Jadupudi and Ichchapuram will now come under the South Coast Railway Zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam. Until now, the stretch was under the Khurda Division of the East Coast Railway Zone in Odisha. With the latest orders, the section will be brought under the Visakhapatnam Division. Directions have been issued to t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 5 (PTI) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Sunday said that its revenue generation will remain unaffected even after the transfer of Palasa-Ichchapuram section to the South Coast Railway (SCoR). The ECoR issued this clarification after all opposition political parties in Odisha, including BJD and Congress, announced that they would jointly protest the Railway Board's decision to transfer the Palasa-Ichchapuram section to the SCoR. The ECoR in a statement said that Palasa-Ichchapuram Section (about 50 km) consists of 7 stations - Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Indian Railways on Sunday announced the creation of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone, with its headquarters at Visakhapatnam, clarifying concerns regarding stations in the Srikakulam district. A factual note from the Railways stated that the Palasa-Ichchapuram section, spanning approximately 50 km, comprises seven stations -- Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta, Jhadupudi, and Ichchapuram -- all located in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, with none situated in Odisha. Also Read | UP Government Launches 'Safe Mobility Program', O ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 3 (PTI) The BJD and the Congress on Friday opposed the Railway Board's decision to exclude the Palasa-Ichchapuram section from ECoR jurisdiction and demanded a rollback of the move. The decision has also not been welcomed by a section of leaders of the ruling BJP. The Palasa-Ichchapuram section is currently under the administration of the Khurda Road division within the East Coast Railway (ECoR), and the board decided to merge the stretch with the newly formed South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone. In a letter to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, BJD MP Sasmit Patra said the dec ...Read More >