A new weekly train service Humsafar Express (22833/22834) is being introduced between Bhubaneswar and Krishnarajapuram with regular services commencing from July 17.
The inaugural service of the new train will be on July 13. Train no. 02833 Bhubaneswar-Krishnarajapuram Humsafar will leave Bhubaneswar at 2: 30 p.m. on July 13 and will arrive at Visakhapatnam at 9.05 p.m. and departure at 9.25 p.m. on the same day and reach Krishnarajapuram at 3:30 p.m. on the next day.
Train no. 02834 Krishnarajapuram-Bhubaneswar Humsafar express will leave Krishnarajapuram at 11:15 p.m. on July 14 and will arrive in Visakhapatnam on the next day at 5.30 p.m. and departure at 5.50 p.m. and will reach Bhubaneswar at 11:55 p.m. on the same day.
En route, these trains will stop at Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Palasa, Srikakulam Road, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Duvvada, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai and Bangarpet stations in both the directions.
These trains consist of 19 coaches with 16 3 AC Coaches, one Pantry Car and two generator power car coaches.
Regular services: Train no. 22833 will leave Bhubaneswar at 12 noon on Mondays and will arrive in Visakhapatnam the same day at 6.35 p.m. and depart at 6.55 p.m. to reach Krishnarajapuram at 1 p.m. on the next day with effect from July 17, according to a statement issued by the Divisional Commercial Manager (Co) G. Suneel Kumar.
In the return direction, train no. 22834 will leave Krishnarajapuram at 4.05 p.m. on Tuesdays and will arrive in Visakhapatnam at 11 a.m. and depart at 11.20 a.m. to reach Bhubaneswar at 5.45 p.m. on the next day with effect from July 18.
Stoppages: Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Palasa, Srikakulam Road, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Duvvada, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai and Bangarpet stations.
Composition: 16 AC III tier coaches, one Pantry Car and two generator power car coaches.
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