Diversion of special train New Delhi-Bhubaneswar-New Delhi (Train No.02823/Train No.02824 ) Route Details
Diversion of special train New Delhi-Bhubaneswar-New Delhi (Train No.02823/Train No.02824 ) Route Details
DIVERSION OF BHUBANESWAR-NEW DELHI-BHUBANESWAR SPECIAL TRAINS DUE TO CYCLONE “AMPHAN”
In view of cyclone “AMPHAN” which is likely to hit West Bengal and Odisha, the following special trains will be diverted:
02823 Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Special Train scheduled to leave Bhubaneswar on 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd May, 2025 will be diverted to run via Bhubaneswar-Angul-Sambalpur City-Jharsuguda-Rourkela-Tatanagar instead of Bhubaneswar- Bhadrak-Balasore-Hijli- Tatanagar.
Similarly, 02824 New Delhi- Bhubaneswar Special Train leaving New Delhi on 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st May, 2025 will be diverted to run via Tatanagar-Rourkela-Jharsuguda- Sambalpur City- Angul-Bhubaneswar instead of Tatanagar-Hijli-Balasore-Bhadrak- Bhubaneswar.3
Here are the diversion details for Special Trains 02823 (Bhubaneswar → New Delhi) and 02824 (New Delhi → Bhubaneswar), implemented due to Cyclone Amphan in May 2025:
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🚆 Train No. 02823 – Bhubaneswar to New Delhi
The train originally ran via Bhadrakh → Balasore → Hijli → Tatanagar. But on 19, 20, 21 & 22 May 2025, it was diverted to a new route:
Bhubaneswar → Angul → Sambalpur City → Jharsuguda → Rourkela → Tatanagar → onwards to New Delhi, bypassing the coastal stations Bhadrakh, Balasore, and Hijli
🚆 Train No. 02824 – New Delhi to Bhubaneswar
Similarly, the return service from New Delhi on 18–21 May 2025 was rerouted. Instead of going via Tatanagar → Hijli → Balasore → Bhadrakh, it ran via:
New Delhi → Kanpur → onwards to Tatanagar → Rourkela → Jharsuguda → Sambalpur City → Angul → Bhubaneswar
➤ Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Original Route via Coastal Line | Diverted Route (19–22 May 2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02823 | Bhubaneswar → New Delhi | via Bhadrakh → Balasore → Hijli → Tatanagar | via Angul → Sambalpur → Jharsuguda → Rourkela → Tatanagar |
| 02824 | New Delhi → Bhubaneswar | via Tatanagar → Hijli → Balasore → Bhadrakh | via Tatanagar → Rourkela → Jharsuguda → Sambalpur → Angul |
ℹ️ Important Note
This diversion was specific to May 2025, implemented due to the severe cyclone. These changes were temporary and have not been indicated as ongoing in current timetables. For the latest routing or any current diversion status, it’s recommended to check updated notices from Indian Railways or official sources.
Let me know if you’d like the fully revised timetable for the diverted route, or the regular (non-diverted) schedule with all station stops!