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PM lays foundation stone, inaugurates railway projects worth over ₹8000 crore in Odisha
PM Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah and laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Puri and Cuttack railway stations
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation several railway projects worth more than ₹8000 crore in Odisha via video conferencing.
According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah. The train will pass through Khordha, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak, and Balasore districts in Odisha and Paschim Medinipur, and Purba Medinipur districts in West Bengal.
The train will provide a faster, more comfortable and more convenient travel experience for rail users, boost tourism and promote economic development in the region, it added.
Additionally, the prime minister laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Puri and Cuttack railway stations. The modernization of these stations will ensure the provision of world-class amenities and services to passengers, significantly enhancing their travel experience.
Furthermore, PM Modi inaugurated the 100% electrification of the rail network in Odisha, a significant milestone in the region’s railway infrastructure. This electrification effort will not only reduce operating and maintenance costs but also decrease reliance on imported crude oil, promoting sustainability and environmental conservation.
The prime minister also dedicated several other railway projects, including the doubling of the Sambalpur-Titlagarh rail line, the new broad gauge rail line between Angul-Sukinda, the third line connecting Manoharpur-Rourkela-Jharsuguda-Jamga, and the new broad-gauge line between Bichhupali-Jhartarbha.
According to the PMO, these projects are vital for accommodating the growing traffic demands arising from the rapid development in the steel, power, and mining sectors of Odisha. Moreover, they will alleviate the pressure on passenger traffic and improve the efficiency of rail transportation in these regions.
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First Published:18 May 2023, 04:15 PM IST
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