Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- Indian Railways has cleared the final location survey for establishing a coach maintenance facility at Golanthara, close to Berhampur station in Odisha's Ganjam district.

Once the proposed unit becomes operational, several trains will start and end their journeys at Berhampur station, boosting its role in regional rail operations, The Times of India reported.

The Railway Board recently approved the survey for setting up the facility at Golanthara station, situated around 10 km from Berhampur.

The move is seen as a long-term measure to strengthen railway operational capacity in southern Odisha.

According to a local resident, the upcoming facility will act as a satellite coaching depot and help reduce congestion ...