Railways plans four-line corridor along coastal Odisha to decongest Howrah-Chennai route
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
India's Railways Ministry plans a four-line corridor along coastal Odisha from Balasore to Brahmapur to ease congestion on the Howrah-Chennai route. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced Sunday that all 30 Odisha districts will gain rail connectivity through planned interventions. The project will strengthen regional connectivity and support economic growth while integrating remote areas with national networks.
Key Entities
Ministry of RailwaysAshwini VaishnawOdishaHowrah-Chennai routeBalasoreBrahmapurEast Coast RailwayAmrit Bharat Station Scheme