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Railway Board Greenlights £244.77M Odisha Wagon Workshop
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Railway Board Greenlights £244.77M Odisha Wagon Workshop

In a significant move for India's railway infrastructure, the Railway Board has given its nod to allocate £ 244.77 million for the establishment of a state-of-the-art wagon workshop in Odisha. This strategic investment aims to enhance the country's rail manufacturing capabilities and contribute to the region's economic development.

The approved funds will be utilised for the construction, equipment procurement, and operational setup of the wagon workshop. This initiative aligns with the government's focus on bolstering the railway sector and fostering job creation. The workshop is expected to become a vital hub for wagon production, catering to the increasing demand for efficient rail transport.

This decision underscores the commitment to modernising and expanding the railway network, ensuring a seamless and robust transportation system across the nation. The project holds the potential to boost local employment, stimulate economic growth in Odisha, and reinforce India's position as a leader in railway infrastructure.

In a significant move for India's railway infrastructure, the Railway Board has given its nod to allocate £ 244.77 million for the establishment of a state-of-the-art wagon workshop in Odisha. This strategic investment aims to enhance the country's rail manufacturing capabilities and contribute to the region's economic development. The approved funds will be utilised for the construction, equipment procurement, and operational setup of the wagon workshop. This initiative aligns with the government's focus on bolstering the railway sector and fostering job creation. The workshop is expected to become a vital hub for wagon production, catering to the increasing demand for efficient rail transport. This decision underscores the commitment to modernising and expanding the railway network, ensuring a seamless and robust transportation system across the nation. The project holds the potential to boost local employment, stimulate economic growth in Odisha, and reinforce India's position as a leader in railway infrastructure.

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