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Bhubaneswar New Railway Station (BBSN) has begun hosting major express and MEMU services as part of Indian Railways’ efforts to decongest the main Bhubaneswar station and promote regional growth.
Effective from May 11 and 12, 2024, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has rerouted three major express trains to originate and terminate at BBSN, alongside assigning regular halts to several MEMU and passenger trains.
This shift is expected to benefit commuters from northern Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Barang, and nearby areas, while also boosting the station’s status under the Amrit Bharat Station redevelopment plan.
Express Trains Originating and Terminating at BBSN
1. Konark Express (11019/11020)
- Route: Bhubaneswar – Mumbai CSMT
- From BBSN to Mumbai (11020): Departs 2:40 PM
- From Mumbai to BBSN (11019): Arrives at Main Station at 11:55 PM, halts at Mancheswar before terminating at BBSN
- Frequency: Daily
- Halts: Main Station (20 mins), Mancheswar (2 mins)
2. Visakha Express (17015/17016)
- Route: Bhubaneswar – Secunderabad
- From BBSN to Secunderabad (17015): Departs 8:00 AM
- From Secunderabad to BBSN (17016): Arrives at Main Station at 4:00 PM, halts at Mancheswar before reaching BBSN
- Frequency: Daily
- Halts: Main Station (20 mins), Mancheswar (2 mins)
3. Visakhapatnam Intercity Express (22819/22820)
- Route: Bhubaneswar – Visakhapatnam
- From BBSN to Visakhapatnam (22819): Departs 7:15 AM
- From Visakhapatnam to BBSN (22820): Arrives at Main Station at 12:15 AM, halts at Mancheswar
- Frequency: Daily
- Halts: Main Station (20 mins), Mancheswar (2 mins)
MEMU and Passenger Trains with Halt at BBSN
These trains stop at Bhubaneswar New Railway Station for one minute. Most are unreserved MEMU services that run daily, enhancing local connectivity across Odisha.
Rourkela–Puri Passenger (58131)
Route: Rourkela – Puri
Arrives at BBSN: 8:34 PM
Departs: 8:35 PM
Days: Daily
Puri–Rourkela Passenger (58132)
Route: Puri – Rourkela
Arrives at BBSN: 6:39 AM
Departs: 6:40 AM
Days: Daily
Bhadrakh–Bhubaneswar MEMU (68407)
Arrives at BBSN: 9:20 AM
Departs: 9:21 AM
Days: Daily
Bhubaneswar–Bhadrakh MEMU (68408)
Arrives at BBSN: 6:14 PM
Departs: 6:15 PM
Days: Daily
Talcher–Puri MEMU (68413)
Arrives at BBSN: 9:17 AM
Departs: 9:18 AM
Days: Sunday to Saturday (except Friday)
Puri–Talcher MEMU (68414)
Arrives at BBSN: 6:53 PM
Departs: 6:54 PM
Days: Sunday to Friday (except Thursday)
Puri–Angul MEMU (68422)
Arrives at BBSN: 6:22 PM
Departs: 6:23 PM
Days: Tuesday to Sunday (except Monday)
Cuttack–Ichchpuram MEMU (68433)
Arrives at BBSN: 5:53 PM
Departs: 5:54 PM
Days: Daily
Ichchpuram–Cuttack MEMU (68434)
Arrives at BBSN: 10:32 AM
Departs: 10:33 AM
Days: Daily
Angul–Puri Fast MEMU (68421)
Arrives at BBSN: 8:40 AM
Departs: 8:41 AM
Days: Daily
Baleshwar–Bhubaneswar MEMU Special (08411)
Arrives at BBSN: 9:13 AM
Departs: 9:14 AM
Days: Daily
Bhubaneswar–Baleshwar MEMU Special (08412)
Arrives at BBSN: 6:09 PM
Departs: 6:10 PM
Days: Daily
Angul–Puri Express Special (08427)
Arrives at BBSN: 8:14 AM
Departs: 8:15 AM
Days: Daily
Puri–Angul Express Special (08428)
Arrives at BBSN: 6:34 PM
Departs: 6:35 PM
Days: Daily
Khurda Road–Kendujhargarh MEMU Special (08456)
Arrives at BBSN: 4:54 PM
Departs: 4:55 PM
Days: Daily
Kendujhargarh–Khurda Road MEMU Special (08455)
Arrives at BBSN: 10:14 AM
Departs: 10:15 AM
Days: Daily
Puri–Cuttack MEMU Special (08432)
Arrives at BBSN: 10:05 AM
Departs: 10:06 AM
Days: Daily
Cuttack–Puri MEMU Special (08431)
Arrives at BBSN: 5:20 PM
Departs: 5:21 PM
Days: Daily
Why the Shift Matters
The relocation of key express services to BBSN is part of Indian Railways’ larger strategy to ease congestion at Bhubaneswar’s main station, which serves over one lakh passengers daily. BBSN, equipped with seven platforms, was previously underutilised due to poor access and fewer stoppages.
Under the Rs 250 crore Amrit Bharat development plan, the station is undergoing massive upgrades. A 100-foot-wide approach road is being planned from Nandankanan Road, while another road from Raghunathpur is under review.
The state has also cleared commercial expansion proposals for malls, offices, and business centres near the station, with 10 lakh sq ft of space under development, half reserved for commerce.
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Currently, BBSN handles approximately 18,000 passengers daily. With improved connectivity and future plans including foot-over bridges, lighting, and extended facilities, this number is expected to grow significantly, turning Bhubaneswar New into a major urban transit hub.
