Archive · 18 Jan 2026
East Coast Railway Adds Special Stops
The East Coast Railway has added new stops at three stations to make travel easier for people in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
The first new stop is at Tilaru for the Brahmapur–Visakhapatnam–Brahmapur Express, which was officially started by a union minister.
Two other trains, the Ahmedabad–Puri Superfast Express and the Bhubaneswar–Visakhapatnam Intercity Express, will also make new stops at Ichchapuram and Baruva.
These changes are meant to help students, workers, and business people travel more easily.
East Coast Railway introduces experimental stoppages at Tilaru, Ichchapuram, and Baruva.
Brahmapur–Visakhapatnam–Brahmapur Express (18525/18526) will stop at Tilaru, inaugurated by union minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu.
Ahmedabad–Puri Superfast Express (12844) will stop at Ichchapuram starting January 17.
Bhubaneswar–Visakhapatnam Intercity Express (22819) will stop at Baruva starting January 18.
New stops aim to improve connectivity and reduce travel burdens for rural passengers.
- Who
- East Coast Railway (ECoR)
- What
- Introduced experimental stoppages at three stations
- When
- Starting January 17 and 18
- Where
- Tilaru, Ichchapuram, and Baruva in coastal Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve rail connectivity and passenger convenience
Government Perspective
Passenger Perspective
Purpose of New Stops
Government Perspective
The government views the new stops as a crucial milestone for rural development, aiming to reduce travel burdens for students, employees, and businessmen.
Passenger Perspective
Passengers likely see the new stops as an improvement in convenience and connectivity, especially for those in rural areas.
- Train 1
- Brahmapur–Visakhapatnam–Brahmapur Express (18525/18526)
- New Stop
- Tilaru
- Inauguration Time
- 11:50 am on Saturday
- Train 2
- Ahmedabad–Puri Superfast Express (12844)
- New Stop
- Ichchapuram
- Arrival/Departure
- 3:58 am - 4:00 am starting January 17
- Train 3
- Bhubaneswar–Visakhapatnam Intercity Express (22819)
- New Stop
- Baruva
- Arrival/Departure
- 10:50 am - 10:51 am starting January 18
