Bhubaneswar: A newly approved Amrit Bharat train service between Podanur (Coimbatore) and Dhanbad will significantly improve rail connectivity in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday.
The train will stop at Rayagada, Muniguda, Kesinga, Titlagarh, Balangir, Bargarh Road, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and Rourkela, benefiting seven districts across southern and western Odisha, including the KBK region, the CM said in a post on X.
Majhi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for their continued support for Odisha’s development.
He said the new service will provide direct rail links to major cities in Tamil Nadu, such as Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Salem, as well as key industrial centres in Jharkhand, including Ranchi, Bokaro, and Dhanbad. According to the chief minister, the connectivity will strengthen economic and social linkages between the regions.
Majhi added that the initiative reflects the Central government’s commitment to strengthening railway infrastructure and accelerating development in Odisha while creating new opportunities and convenience for the people.
