Bhubaneshwar, Nov. 28 -- Odisha is gearing up for a major rail connectivity infrastructure upgrade with 301-km Khurda Road-Balangir New Railway Line, a transformative project that will connect coastal Odisha with its western region.
The line will significantly improve mobility for districts including Nayagarh, Boudh, Sonepur and Balangir, enhancing access to markets, strengthening regional trade and supporting balanced socio-economic development.
The project demands extensive engineering due to the undulating terrain, particularly between Dasapalla and Boudh. Key works include multiple tunnels, viaducts, deep cuttings, and high embankments to ensure safer and smoother train movement. Several tunnels are under construction to maintain gent...