Railway approves ₹303-cr to rebuild Cuttack station.

The Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently announced that his ministry has approved Rs 303 crore for the redevelopment of Cuttack Railway Station into a world-class facility, equipped with modern amenities that meet global standards. This announcement came shortly after he flagged off the inaugural run of the Bhadrak-Nayagarh Town-MEMU train at Cuttack Railway Station, which has now begun regular service.

The Railway Minister also highlighted that the direct train link between Bhadrak and Nayagarh District will connect five districts in the state via important towns such as Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. This will fulfill the long-standing aspirations of the people in the region.

Furthermore, the Railway Minister shared that Indian Railways has set a record in Odisha by constructing 400 km of rail line this year, as compared to the previous annual average of 50 km. This demonstrates the government's commitment to developing rail infrastructure in the state and improving connectivity for its citizens.