09 Dec 2024
The Indian Railways has sanctioned a budget of Rs 509 crore for the construction of two major flyovers in Odisha, aimed at enhancing train operations and easing traffic congestion in Cuttack and Rayagada districts. The development will take place under the Energy, Mineral, and Cement Corridor Scheme, which focuses on boosting railway infrastructure across major sections of the country. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during his recent visit to the state underlined the significance of these projects in boosting Odisha’s connectivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
The first flyover project involves constructing a 10.89-kilometer-long structure interlinking Rajathgarh, Machchapar Railway station, and Radhakishorepur railway stations in Cuttack. The flyover with a budget allocation of Rs 268.92 crore is expected to lessen the congestion and streamline train movement in the region.
The second flyover will spread over 5.50 kilometers at Singapur Road Station in Rayagada district. A budget of Rs 239,83 crore has been allotted for this flyover which is expected to resolve traffic jams on the busy Raipur-Vizianagaram railway line. Multiple train movements from various directions will be made possible in these two projects, thus helping to remove delays caused by cross- traffic. Operation efficiency will also improve at these main junctions.
Meanwhile, the railway minister also launched the newly constructed east-side station building at Cuttack Railway Station on Sunday. Moreover, Vaishnaw also announced the expansion of the Howrah-Chennai route to four railway tracks. A third track between Bhadrak in Odisha and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh has also been permitted and a budget of Rs 10,000 crore has been allotted for the same. To meet the increasing demand this decision has been taken by the Railways. This ambitious project is anticipated to enhance train efficiency, connect major destinations, and will also impact the economic growth of the region.
Source: Financial Express