Twenty Trains Get New Timings; Local Train Numbers to Change

Key Points:

• Major trains from Tatanagar see 5-25 minute schedule changes
• Vande Bharat to Berhampur departs 20 minutes earlier
• Local train numbers lose leading zeros in new system

JAMSHEDPUR – South Eastern Railway announces revised timings for 20 trains operating from Tatanagar station effective January 1.

Popular trains face schedule adjustments. The changes affect major routes.

“This aims to improve operational efficiency,” a railway official stated.

Major Changes

Bengaluru Express advances by 90 minutes. Vande Bharat gets new afternoon slot.

Moreover, Ernakulam Express leaves 15 minutes earlier. All changes start January 1.

Local Services

Twenty-two local train pairs get new numbers. The system removes leading zeros.

Additionally, MEMU services see timing adjustments. Fares remain unchanged.

Impact Assessment

Changes affect multiple divisions. Similar updates occur across railway zones.

Meanwhile, passenger information systems update accordingly. Staff training begins soon.