Bhubaneswar, Feb. 7 -- The Ministry of Railways today gave the green signal for the establishment of a Wagon Periodic Overhauling (PoH) facility at Kantabanji in Bolangir district, following the approval of Rs.244.77 Crore by the Railway Board.

This significant development comes after thorough consideration of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted in September 2023.

The proposed wagon PoH workshop, with a capacity for 200 wagons, will be set up on the vacant land available with Railways at Kantabanji. This decision comes in response to the fervent demands of local people, including public representatives, who have long advocated for a PoH facility in the region.

Recognising the critical need for such a workshop, Railway Minister As...