Ashish Ranjan
Railways completes 100 per cent electrification in Odisha: The Indian Railways has completely electrified the existing broad gauge network in Odisha, in accordance with the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
According to the official statement of the Ministry of Railways, the existing broad gauge network in Odisha is 2,822 route kilometres long and have 100 per cent electrification, resulting in savings due to reduced line haul cost (about 2.5 times lower), heavier haulage capacity, increased sectional capacity, reduced operating and maintenance cost of the electric loco, energy-efficient and eco-friendly mode of transportation with reduced dependence on imported crude oil, and saving o
It was also stated that the new broad gauge network would be sanctioned in tandem with electrification, in accordance with the Railways’ policy of a fully electrified network.
Notable is the fact that the territory of the state of Odisha falls under the jurisdiction of East Coast, South Eastern, and South East Central Railways. Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Sambalpur, Bhadrak, Rourkela, and Jharsuguda are among the most significant railway stations in Odisha. According to a statement from the Railway Ministry, the railway network plays an important role in the transportation of minerals, agricultural products, and other commodities from Odisha to other parts of the country.
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In 1897, Cuttack, Khurda Road, and Puri saw the construction of Odisha’s first railroad line.
Howrah-Puri Express, Konark Express, Coromandel Express, Hirakud Express, Visakha Express, and Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express are among the most significant trains departing from Odisha. These trains provide convenient access to various regions of the state and India’s main cities.
