100% electrification of Odisha rail network will reduce oil imports
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has laid the foundation stones and dedicated to the nation, several railway projects worth more than Rs.8,000 crores in Odisha via video conferencing on 18 May 2023.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Puri and Cuttack railway stations. The redeveloped stations will have all modern amenities providing a world-class experience to the rail passengers.
Other projects include flagging off the Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah, dedication of 100% electrification of the rail network in Odisha, doubling of the Sambalpur-Titlagarh rail line, a new broad gauge rail line between Angul – Sukinda; the third line connecting Manoharpur – Rourkela – Jharsuguda – Jamga and a new broad-gauge line between Bichhupali – Jhartarbha.
The 100% electrification of the rail network in Odisha will reduce the operating and maintenance cost and reduce reliance on imported crude oil, he said.
The Prime Minister noted that the railway is the first choice and priority for any citizen who wishes to travel afar and mentioned the other railway development projects whose foundation stone has been laid today including the redevelopment and modernization of Puri and Cuttack Railway Stations, along with the dedication of doubling of rail lines in the region and 100% electrification of rail lines in Odisha.
“Balanced development of the states is equally necessary for the rapid development of India,” Modi said as he highlighted the nation’s endeavor that no state should lag behind in the race of development due to lack of resources. fiinews.com
