Jamshedpur: MP Bidyut Baran Mahto inaugurated a new halt for the Puri–Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Puri Utkal Express (Train No. 18477/18478) at Rakhamines Railway Station on Saturday. The MP flagged off the train and hailed the new stoppage as a major achievement for regional passengers.
Community Celebration
A large crowd of local residents and passengers gathered at the station to celebrate the occasion. Enthusiastic locals welcomed the train, noting that the halt finally fulfills a long-standing community demand.
Official Attendance
Several senior railway officials joined the ceremony, including:
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Manisha Goyal: Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Operations), Kharagpur Division
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Nishant Kumar: Senior Divisional Commercial Manager
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Other divisional officials and members of the DRUCC
Key Benefits
The MP highlighted how this stoppage simplifies travel to distant cities for residents of Rakhamines and surrounding areas. Railway officials also committed to further strengthening rail services and passenger convenience.
This new halt provides the region with direct connectivity to major destinations like the Jagannath Temple and Yog Nagari Rishikesh, significantly improving local travel options.
