The railway has announced the operation of weekly special trains between Sambalpur in Odisha and Erode during July to clear the extra rush of passengers.According to a release from the Salem Railway Division, Train No. 08311 Sambalpur–Erode Weekly Special will leave Sambalpur at 11.35 a.m. every Wednesday from July 1 to July 29 (five services) and reach Erode at 10.50 p.m. on Thursdays. In the return direction, Train No. 08312 Erode–Sambalpur Weekly Special will leave Erode at 2.35 p.m. every Friday from July 3 to July 31 (five services) and reach Sambalpur at 11.15 p.m. on Saturdays.The trains will comprise AC First Class, AC Two-Tier, AC Three-Tier, Sleeper Class, General Second Class and Luggage-cum-Brake Van coaches with accommodation for persons with disabilities, the release added. Published - June 29, 2026 06:34 pm IST