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Odisha is set to expand its footprint on India's semi-high-speed rail map with the planned introduction of its seventh and eighth Vande Bharat Express trains, promising faster and more comfortable travel for passengers across the state.

The Indian Railways is preparing to launch a new Tatanagar-Puri Vande Bharat Express, while the state government has confirmed that a Jeypore-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat service will also be introduced soon.

Together, these two additions are expected to significantly strengthen connectivity between Odisha and the neighbouring Jharkhand as well as provide long-awaited rail access for the southern dis...