Dharamshala, July 17 -- Himachal deputy chief minister (CM) Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday urged the Centre to extend special financial support for expanding the rail network in the state, saying improved rail connectivity was crucial for the hill state's overall development.

He was addressing a function held at the redeveloped Amb-Andaura railway station in Una district, which was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Jalandhar under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Agnihotri described the station's modernisation as a matter of pride for the district and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative.

The deputy CM said the upgraded station, equipped with modern passenger amenities, would provide better servic...