Railways Sanctions ₹149 Cr 4th Line Project on Howrah–Chennai Route in Odisha

The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the construction of a 4th line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station in Odisha. The 5.06 km stretch will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹149.32 crore.

This section forms a crucial part of the Howrah–Chennai High-Density Network (HDN), one of India’s busiest railway corridors. The project is expected to significantly enhance the capacity and efficiency of train operations along the mainline, while also improving freight connectivity to key ports such as Dhamra and Paradeep.