Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 -- In a landmark move to fortify railway infrastructure and enhance connectivity across Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay foundation stone and launch three railway projects worth more than Rs.1,700 crore.

These initiatives aim to elevate passenger convenience, boost freight transportation, and unlock fresh avenues for economic development throughout the state.

During the event, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for:

* Rail Flyover between Sambalpur City and Sarla (Rs.273 crore): Designed to resolve a longstanding bottleneck at Sarla station, this flyover will ensure smooth and uninterrupted rail traffic on the heavily congested Sambalpur-Jharsuguda section-a critical corridor for coal, m...