Bhubaneswar, Mar 10: Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving a new Amrit Bharat train service between Podanur (Coimbatore) in Tamil Nadu and Dhanbad in Jharkhand.

The Chief Minister said the new train service will significantly improve rail connectivity for several districts in Odisha, especially in the southern and western regions. He added that the initiative will also benefit the KBK region, which has long required better transportation links for economic and social development.

According to the Chief Minister, the train will halt at several important stations in Odisha, including Rayagada, Muniguda, Kesinga, Titlagarh, Balangir, Bargarh Road, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda and Rourkela. The service is expected to benefit people in at least seven districts by providing improved connectivity to major cities and industrial hubs.

In a post on X, Majhi said the new train will also connect Odisha directly with major cities in Tamil Nadu such as Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Salem, as well as key industrial centres in Jharkhand including Ranchi, Bokaro and Dhanbad.

He further stated that the initiative reflects the Centre’s continued focus on strengthening railway infrastructure and accelerating development in Odisha while creating new opportunities for the people.

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