On March 12th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate railway projects worth over 85,000 crores to the nation. These projects include an inter-locking system, 'One Station One Product' stalls, a dedicated freight corridor, 'Gati Shakti', railway coach restaurants, and more. During this event, the Prime Minister will also virtually inaugurate Odisha's...
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third Vande Bharat Express, which will run between Puri and Visakhapatnam. This train will cater to the needs of the people of southern Odisha. The train will have stops at Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Palasa, Srikakulam Road, and Vizianagaram stations between Puri and Visakhapatnam. The train will depart from Puri Railway Station at 5:15 AM, reaching Khurda Road at 5:57 AM, Brahmapur at 7:40 AM, Palasa at 8:48 AM, Srikakulam Road at 9:33 AM, Vizianagaram at 10:18 AM, and Visakhapatnam at 11:33 AM. The train will run on all days except Saturday. The Prime Minister will also virtually inaugurate the 3rd line of the Bhadrak-Nirakund railway line. Additionally, the 'One Station One Product' initiative will be launched at 14 railway stations under the Khurda Road railway division. These stations include Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Khurda Road, Balugaon, Chhatrapur, Brahmapur, Palasa, Angul, and Dhenkanal. The PMBJP (Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra) will also be inaugurated at Khurda Road railway station. These initiatives are expected to boost the local economy and create employment opportunities for the underprivileged.