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Kharagpur-Bhadrak railway project gets green signal
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced a new railway project connecting Kharagpur in West Bengal with Bhadrak in Odisha. The project aims to enhance rail connectivity and boost economic development in the region.
The announcement was made by Vaishnaw, who is the Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology. Details regarding the project's cost, timeline, and specific route alignment are yet to be disclosed.
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The Kharagpur-Bhadrak corridor lies along the busy Howrah-Chennai main line, which already sees heavy freight and passenger traffic. A dedicated new line could help decongest the existing route and improve travel times. For Odisha, better rail links to the Kharagpur industrial belt and the Kolkata port are critical for mineral and goods movement. Watch for the detailed project report and funding allocation in the upcoming Railway Budget.
Source: odishatv.in
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