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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Min reviews Puri railway station work
1 2 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
Hans India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Minister inspects ongoing railway works
Bhubaneswar: Railwayprojects worth over Rs 80,000 crore are being executed in Odisha, Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna said on Saturday. He said Rs 10,599 crore was allocated to the State in the 2025-26 budget, a 12.5-fold increase from the Rs 838 crore allocated during the 2009-14 period. Fifty-nine stations are undergoing redevelopment at a cost of Rs 2,379 crore in the State, he said, adding that more than Rs 25,000 crore have been sanctioned in the last one year for eight new railway projects, multitracking and flyover works. Somanna conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing redevelopment works at Bhubaneswar station. East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal accompanied him during the inspection. The minister said redevelopment of Bhubaneswar railway station is being done under 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme, and the work is progressing at a very good part of the redevelopment, the station will get an elevated approach road for the segregation of inward and outward movement, he said. The redeveloped station will have amenities such as improved access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lifts and escalators, kiosks for local products, better passenger information systems, amenities for disabled people, executive lounges, and nominated spaces for commercial development, officials said.
News18
19-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Railway projects worth over Rs 80,000 crore being executed in Odisha: Minister
Agency: Bhubaneswar, Jul 19 (PTI) Railway projects worth over Rs 80,000 crore are being executed in Odisha, Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna said on Saturday. He said Rs 10,599 crore was allocated to the state in the 2025-26 budget, a 12.5-fold increase from the Rs 838 crore allocated during the 2009-14 period. Fifty-nine stations are undergoing redevelopment at a cost of Rs 2,379 crore in the state, he said, adding that more than Rs 25,000 crore have been sanctioned in the last one year for eight new railway projects, multitracking and flyover works. Somanna conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing redevelopment works at Bhubaneswar station. East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal accompanied him during the inspection. The minister said redevelopment of the Bhubaneswar railway station is being done under the 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme, and the work is progressing at a very good pace. As part of the redevelopment, the station will get an elevated approach road for the segregation of inward and outward movement, he said. The redeveloped station will have amenities such as improved access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lifts and escalators, kiosks for local products, better passenger information systems, amenities for disabled people, executive lounges, and nominated spaces for commercial development, officials said. PTI BBM BBM SOM view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 19:45 IST 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.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Railway projects worth over Rs 80,000 crore being executed in Odisha: Minister
Railway projects worth over Rs 80,000 crore are being executed in Odisha, Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna said on Saturday. He said Rs 10,599 crore was allocated to the state in the 2025-26 budget, a 12.5-fold increase from the Rs 838 crore allocated during the 2009-14 period. Fifty-nine stations are undergoing redevelopment at a cost of Rs 2,379 crore in the state, he said, adding that more than Rs 25,000 crore have been sanctioned in the last one year for eight new railway projects, multitracking and flyover works. Somanna conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing redevelopment works at Bhubaneswar station. East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal accompanied him during the inspection. Live Events The minister said redevelopment of the Bhubaneswar railway station is being done under the 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme, and the work is progressing at a very good pace. As part of the redevelopment, the station will get an elevated approach road for the segregation of inward and outward movement, he said. The redeveloped station will have amenities such as improved access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lifts and escalators, kiosks for local products, better passenger information systems, amenities for disabled people, executive lounges, and nominated spaces for commercial development, officials said.
United News of India
17-07-2025
- General
- United News of India
SCR GM reviews progress of work at Railway Manufacturing Unit, Kazipet
States » South Hyderabad, July 17 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, conducted a detailed inspection of the on-going construction works at the upcoming Railway Manufacturing Unit, Kazipet of Secunderabad Division, today. He was accompanied by Bhartesh Kumar Jain, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division and other senior officials throughout the inspection. The concerned officials presented a comprehensive report on the progress and status of the project. The General Manager advised the division to further expedite the works so as to complete the project at the earliest. The General Manager also inspected the safety aspects at the construction site and informed the supervisors and officials to ensure all safety guidelines and procedures without fail. He also interacted with media personnel at the site and briefed them on the developmental plans being undertaken by SCR. Earlier, Srivastava carried out a rear window inspection from Secunderabad to Kazipet section, wherein he inspected the safety aspects of tracks and signaling systems. Further, he conducted detailed inspection of Yadadri & Jangaon Railway stations and reviewed the progress of redevelopment works undertaken at the stations as part of Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Later, the General Manager inspected the Kakatiya running room at Kazipet and interacted with the loco pilots about the facilities provided. He planted saplings towards the protection of the environment. The General Manager conducted a detailed inspection of Kazipet Railway station, wherein he reviewed the passenger amenities and inspected the circulating area. He also inspected the crew lobby and relay room at Kazipet. Warangal West MLA Naini Rajender Reddy met the General Manager at Kazipet and submitted representation regarding Rail developmental plans pertaining to his region. During the course of the inspection, the General Manager also received representations from various other public representatives. UNI KNR SSP
