Bhubaneswar, Mar 10 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Tuesday, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving a new Amrit Bharat Express that will significantly improve railway connectivity in the state.
The Central Government has approved the launch of a new Amrit Bharat train service connecting Podanur and Dhanbad, providing a major boost to rail transport in Odisha. Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Chief Minister about the decision through a letter. The new train service is expected to strengthen rail links between Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand.
Before entering Jharkhand, the train will pass through several important stations in Odisha, including Rayagada, Muniguda, Kesinga, Titlagarh, Balangir, Bargarh Road, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and Rourkela.
The introduction of this train service is expected to greatly benefit passengers from western and southern parts of Odisha by providing easier travel to South India and other regions of the country. The service will be particularly helpful for students, workers, traders, and other passengers who frequently travel between these regions.
The approval is being seen as a significant result of the Chief Minister’s continued efforts to improve railway connectivity in Odisha and provide better transportation facilities for the people of the state. Majhi stated that the new Amrit Bharat train will strengthen regional connectivity and contribute to the overall development of Odisha.
