Min reviews Puri railway station work
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Bhubaneswar: Minister of state for railways V Somanna on Sunday inspected the ongoing redevelopment works at Puri railway station, which is being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.
He said the redeveloped Puri station will offer world-class amenities, including improved access, modern waiting halls, lifts/escalators, executive lounges, sustainable features, and kiosks under the 'One Station One Product' initiative. "The redevelopment aims to enhance the travel experience for pilgrims, tourists and local passengers," he added.TNN
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Agency: PTI Last Updated: Puri, July 20 (PTI) Minister of State for Railways V Somanna inspected the redevelopment works underway at the Puri railway station in Odisha on Sunday. He also visited the 12th-century Jagannath temple along with his family in the seaside town. 'Over the past decade, railway infrastructure in the region has seen unprecedented growth, with significant advancements in new line construction, track doubling, and enhancement of passenger amenities — far surpassing the progress of previous years," he said. 'At present, 59 stations in the state are being redeveloped at a cost of Rs 2,379 crore," he said. Somanna also spoke about the introduction of trains such as the Vande Bharat Express, which now connect major cities of the state, boosting regional connectivity and development. He said the redeveloped Puri station will offer world-class amenities to passengers, including improved access, modern waiting halls, lifts and escalators, and executive lounges. The redevelopment aims to enhance the travel experience of pilgrims, tourists and local passengers, he added. PTI BBM BBM SOM Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
