He reviewed the progress of
supercritical and public-centric railway projects in the state, including rail
line connectivity to various mineral belts, ports, and industries.
The Union minister also reviewed the construction work
for the redevelopment of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri Railway Station, which
are in full swing, and the progress is beyond expectations, ECoR sources said.
On Wednesday 14 Feb evening, Vaishnaw
inspected Puri Railway Station and took stock of the progress of the station
redevelopment work. He instructed officials to speed up the construction work
and complete the project within the target period. He also visited Sri Jagannath temple
and offered prayers to the trinity.
In the review meeting, Vaishnaw stressed
that priority should be given to the rail line expansion of 40,000 kilometers
of the proposed three freight corridors so that freight transportation will be
speeded up without disrupting coach trains.
ECoR General
Manager Manoj Sharma, all principal
HODs of ECoR, including Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) P.
Sreenivas and Divisional Railway Manager of Khurda Road Division H. S. Bajwa,
were present in the review meeting.