President Murmu’s Hometown Region to Get Direct Daily Train Service ith Puri

Bureau,Odishaarta

Bhubaneswar:The Ministry of Railways has approved the introduction of the Puri–Badampahar Express (Train No. 18411/18412), establishing a direct, daily rail link between coastal Odisha and President Droupadi Murmu’s native hometown region in Mayurbhaj

Fulfilling a long-standing public demand championed by President Murmu, the new rail connectivity spans six districts: Puri, Khordha, Cuttack, Jajpur, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj

The significant boost to rail connectivity in Odisha, the Railway Board has approved the long-awaited Puri-Badampahar Express (18411/18412), a daily train service linking the holy city of Puri with Rairangpur and Badampahar in Mayurbhanj district.

The new service is expected to fulfil a long-pending demand of residents of the region and is being widely associated with the efforts of President Droupadi Murmu, whose native area will benefit from the enhanced rail connection.

The express train will operate daily with nine modern LHB coaches, offering sleeper, general and AC accommodation.

Along its route, the train will halt at 19 stations, including key destinations such as Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jakhapura, Kendujhar, Tatanagar, Aunlajori, Rairangpur and Badampahar.

According to reports, Train No. 18411 is expected to depart Puri at 11:45 pm and reach Rairangpur the following day.

Train No. 18412 will leave Badampahar at 4 pm and arrive in Puri at 6 am the next morning.

While the inaugural run date is yet to be announced, the approval marks a major milestone for rail passengers in northern Odisha, promising improved connectivity, easier travel and greater economic opportunities for the region.

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