India, Feb. 25 -- The call for better rail connectivity to Jagatsinghpur district is growing stronger, with local residents and outfits raising voices for action. Despite the existence of a railway line connecting Cuttack to Paradip via Biridi, Raghunathpur, Tirtol, and Kujang, the lack of direct access to district headquarters continues to be a major concern, sources said on Tuesday.

Dependence on Cuttack and Bhubaneswar Currently, the passengers are to rely on Cuttack and Bhubaneswar railway stations for their journeys. Allegations suggest that only two to three local trains make their way to Paradip at present, leading to increasing demands for rail links to meet the needs of the district's growing population and the presence of promi...