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Special trains from Sambalpur to Erode for festive season; check details here

Train No. 08311 Sambalpur – Erode Express Special will leave Sambalpur at 11.35 am on August 21, 28 and September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13, 20, 27 (Wednesdays) and reach Erode at 8:30 pm the next day (15 Services)

DT NEXT Bureau

CHENNAI: East Coast Railway has notified the operation of special trains in Sambalpur – Erode via Salem to clear extra rush of passengers in view of the upcoming festive season. 

Advance reservation for the above trains comprising an AC tier-II, three AC tier-III, nine sleeper class and four general second class and two second class Divyangjan friendly coaches are open from SR end.

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Likewise, South Western Railway has notified for operation of special trains to clear extra rush of passengers during festival season.

Advance reservation for the above trains comprising 16 AC tier-II economy coaches and two luggage cum brake vans would be open from SR end.

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