Bhubaneswar, Oct. 27 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that the Centre has approved a new express train service between Puri and Badampahar in Mayurbhanj district, marking another significant step towards strengthening railway connectivity across the state.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to inaugurate the new train service in the first week of November, the Chief Minister said.
The proposed train service is expected to improve rail connectivity across six districts-Puri, Khurda, Cuttack, Jajpur, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj-making rail travel more convenient for passengers while giving a fresh impetus to regional development and economic activities.
Majhi made the announcement at Bhubaneswar New Railway S...