East Coast Railway records highest-ever scrap disposal revenue in 2025-26 fiscal
East Coast Railway has achieved a significant milestone in scrap disposal during the financial year 2025–26, recording its highest-ever revenue of Rs 290.22 crore.
East Coast Railway has achieved a significant milestone in scrap disposal during the financial year 2025–26, recording its highest-ever revenue of Rs 290.22 crore.
Indian Railways has also sanctioned Rs 318.07 crore for upgrading the electric traction system on the 106-km Duvvada–Visakhapatnam–Vizianagaram section of East Coast Railway.
The MoU signing ceremony was held at Sabhagriha, Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar, in the presence of senior officers of East Coast Railway and representatives from Bank of India.
Rail Robocop “ASC Arjun,” deployed for surveillance and patrolling, detected a suspect by matching his facial image with the pre-loaded database of known criminals. The system immediately alerted the RPF CCTV Control Room, Visakhapatnam.
The Minister informed that the annual average railway investment for Odisha has increased from Rs 838 crore during 2009–14 to Rs 10,928 crore in 2026–27, marking an unprecedented 13 fold rise.
Prof. Mousumi Padhi from XIM University delivered an expert lecture, offering insights into strengthening analytical readiness, capability building, and preparing the cadre for future responsibilities. Interactive discussions among officers promoted learning continuity and professional bonding.
Such acts not only endanger travelers and onboard staff but also result in damage to coaches, operational delays, and widespread fear and discomfort during travel, ECoR said in a statement on Thursday.
The meeting was chaired by the Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Operations) of Khurda Road Division P K Behra.
The review meeting, held through video conferencing, focused on assessing the readiness of the Railway network along the East Coast.
As part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the aegis of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway conducted an awareness drive to promote the spirit of patriotism and respect for the National Flag.
