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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for four significant railway projects in Odisha, totaling an investment of ₹2,871 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance rail connectivity, decongest key routes, and stimulate socio-economic development across the region.
During his visit to Odisha, PM Modi highlighted the strategic importance of these projects, which are designed to bolster the transportation infrastructure and support regional growth.
Among the notable projects inaugurated is the 25 km Lanjigarh Road-Ambadola-Doikallu railway section, a crucial component of the Vizianagaram-Titilagarh third line project, with an investment of ₹432 crore. This section is expected to improve connectivity between western Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, facilitating smoother freight movement and supporting economic activities.
Another key project is the 23 km Laxmipur Road-Singaram-Tikiri railway section, part of the Koraput-Singapur road doubling initiative, completed at a cost of ₹260 crore. This upgrade will enhance train movement capacity in southern Odisha and ease the transport of resources from mining areas to major markets.
The 41 km Dhenkanal-Sadashibapur-Hindol Road railway section, valued at ₹540 crore, is also a significant development. This project, part of the Budhapank-Salegaon third and fourth line project, aims to augment capacity on a vital industrial route, improving the efficiency of goods transportation.
Additionally, the 12.5 km Bangurkela-Nowgaon railway section, part of the Bondamunda-Ranchi doubling project, has been completed at ₹239 crore. This section will reduce congestion and enhance connectivity between Odisha and Jharkhand.
In his address, PM Modi also laid the foundation stones for several new projects. These include:
- A 7 km flyover between Siju and Paradeep coaching yard, costing ₹200 crore. This flyover will eliminate surface crossings, ensuring smoother train movements at Paradeep Port.
- The expansion of the Paradeep-Badabandha third and fourth line, spanning 19 km and costing ₹300 crore. This expansion will increase capacity for both freight and passenger traffic, enhancing connectivity to Paradeep Port.
- The doubling of the MCRL Inner Corridor Phase-1, covering 10.93 km and costing ₹152 crore. This project aims to facilitate efficient coal evacuation.
- The 41.9 km Jeypore-Nabarangpur New Line, with a budget of ₹748 crore. This highly anticipated line will connect the tribal regions of Jeypore and Nabarangpur, promoting economic growth and improving market access.
The East Coast Railways (ECoR) emphasized that these projects are expected to play a transformative role in the economic upliftment of the region. They will foster employment opportunities, enhance trade, and improve mobility for the local population.
Sources By Agencies
