Quote:The line will pass through Chhotaraipur, Rampur Segadi, Bahabalpur, Jajpur Town, Jaleswarpur, Saipura, Mangalpur, Aradi, Chandabali and Bhitarkanika stations, the report said quoting Railway sources.
The Final Location Survey for this 95-km line, sanctioned at a cost of Rs 2.4 crore last year, is currently in progress from both ends. It is likely to conclude by March. The survey report will be submitted in April for approval. Upon approval, the subsequent steps for the detailed project report and final approval will commence.
Quote:Odisha: JJKR-Dhamra new line project picks up speed, awaits Railway Board nod
Hemant Kumar Rout
Updated:27th Jul, 2024 at 11:35 AM
BHUBANESWAR: The proposed Jajpur-Keonjhar Road (JJKR)-Dhamra new railway line project may soon become a reality.
In a significant move to boost regional connectivity, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has submitted the detailed project report (DPR) with the Railway Board for the 101-km new line earlier this month.
Estimated at Rs 2,996.82 crore, the project will have 10 stations between the originating and destination stations. It will connect important religious and tourist destinations in Jajpur, Bhadrak and Kendrapara districts. It is expected to come into operation by 2027-28 with a gestation period of four years.
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A part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Purvodaya vision, the new line will provide direct rail connectivity to Maa Biraja temple, one of the oldest religious Shakti peethas at Jajpur Town, famous Shaivite shrine of Baba Akhandalamani at Aradi in Bhadrak and Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara.
Railway sources said the line will pass through Chhota Raipur, Rampur Segadi, Bahabalpur, Jajpur Town, Jaleswarpur, Saipura, Mangalpur, Aradi, Chandabali and Bhitarkanika.
Two halt stations have been planned at Bahabalpur and Jaleswarpur. Nearly 657.06 hectares of land, including 532.75 hectares of private land and 5.17 ha forest land in both Jajpur and Bhadrak districts, will be acquired to construct 135.45 km length track for the project.
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As per the DPR, the proposed line will not only expand economic activities of local industries and Dhamra port but also meet the needs of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. It will also facilitate transportation of minerals from Sukinda valley, Keonjhar and Talcher along with industrial goods from Angul and Kalinganagar.
Sanctioned in 2012-13, the final location survey of the project was completed recently. The proposed line with a 24.22 per cent rate of return (ROR) had been gathering dust until it was prioritised by Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Quote:90th Meeting of Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates key Infrastructure projects
NPG evaluates Road, Railway and Metro Projects
Posted On: 27 MAR 2025 7:55PM by PIB Delhi
The 90th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) convened today to evaluate infrastructure projects in the Road, Railway, and Metro sectors. The meeting focused on enhancing multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency in alignment with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP).
The NPG evaluated five projects (two Road, two Railway, and one Metro) for their conformity to the PM GatiShakti principles of integrated multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, and intermodal coordination. These initiatives are expected to boost logistics efficiency, reduce travel times, and deliver significant socio-economic benefits across regions. The evaluation and anticipated impacts of these projects are detailed below:
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
Upgradation to 2/4-lane with paved shoulder configuration of NH-165 from Aakiveedu to Digamarru
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Upgradation of NH-754K single lane/2-lane to 2-lane with paved shoulder from Lakhpat to Santalpur
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is undertaking the upgradation of NH-754K from a single/2-lane road to a 2-lane configuration with paved shoulders in Gujarat's Kachchh and Patan districts. The project includes both brownfield improvements and greenfield bypass/realignment sections to optimize connectivity. The improved corridor will play a crucial role in enhancing regional connectivity by linking NH-341 and facilitating better access to Bhuj Railway Station and New Bhuj Airport.
Ministry of Railways (MoR)
Construction of new BG railway lines between Jajpur–Keonjhar Road to Dhamara Port
The Ministry of Railways, through the East Coast Railway, proposes the construction of a 101.26 km-long Broad Gauge (BG) railway line from Jajpur-Keonjhar Road to Dhamara Port via Aradi under the Khurda Division. This greenfield project aims to enhance freight movement and passenger connectivity in Odisha’s Jajpur and Bhadrak districts. The railway line will provide a direct link between industrial clusters, coal fields, and Dhamara Port.
Furkating–New Tinsukia doubling in connection with Lumding–Tinsukia–Dibrugarh doubling project
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These infrastructure projects, aligned with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, will significantly enhance connectivity, improve logistics, and contribute to regional and national economic growth. The meeting was chaired by Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Shri Pankaj Kumar.
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