Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Tuesday, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving a new Amrit Bharat Express that will significantly improve railway connectivity in the state.

Giving a major boost to rail transport in Odisha, the Central Government has approved the launch of a new Amrit Bharat train service connecting Podanur and Dhanbad.

Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Chief Minister about the decision through a letter. The new train service is expected to strengthen rail links between Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand.

Before entering Jharkhand, the train will pass through several important stations in Odisha, including Rayagada, Mun...