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In a major boost to Odisha's railway infrastructure, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 149.32 crore for constructing a fourth line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station.

The 5.06 km stretch falls on the vital Howrah-Chennai High-Density Network (HDN) and is expected to significantly decongest the busy freight and passenger corridor.

According to a statement from East Coast Railway (ECoR), the sanctioned line will help separate port-bound freight trains headed to Dhamra and Paradip from the mainline. This segregation is expected to enhance the speed, punctuality, and reliability of passenger, mail, and express ...