Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda writes to Railway Minister, requests approval for 2nd Haridaspur-Paradip line

Requesting approval for the proposed second line of the Haridaspur-Paradip railway line, BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda wrote a letter to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. 

In his letter, Panda said that with his regular follow-ups with the concerned ministry and ground-level reviews, the project, which had been delayed for decades, was finally approved, initiated and completed in 2019. 

Mentioning about the enhancement of capacity and the potential of the second line of the Haridaspur-Paradip railway line, the Parliamentarian said the line being the first railway line in the coastal district of Kendrapara, it has made a significant difference to the region. 

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He further mentioned that the proposed second line would not only go a long way in raising overall capacity but also dramatically improve the potential for the region's development, including the envisioned industrial corridor in this part of Odisha. 

“Since the original project was implemented by the Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL), it would perhaps be judicious to again involve them for this expansion, to leverage their domain and specific knowledge for faster execution. I'm confident that under your leadership, the Ministry of Railways will give due consideration to issuing approval for this critical project. I look forward to your positive response and assure you of my continued support for the development of this project,” read his letter.