Railways would shortly be in a position to open Lanjigarh-Bhawanipatna stretch of Lanjigarh-Junagarh New Line

Orissa: ECoR GM says Khurda Road-Begunia line to be operational soon
Orissadiary, Aug 18, 2011
Bhubaneswar: Addressing a gathering of staff, officers and their family members on the occasion of the 65th Independence Day here on Monday, Arvind Kumar Vohra, General Manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR) said that the railways would shortly be in a position to open Lanjigarh-Bhawanipatna stretch of Lanjigarh-Junagarh New Line and Khurda Road-Begunia stretch of Khurda Road-Balangir New Lines.

He also disclosed that passenger services on Paralakhemundi-Gunupur section on the recently gauge converted route would be introduced from August 21.

Vohra briefly presented the statistics to underscore the improved performance of the zone in earnings and movement of passengers and freight.

He added that the seven new Passenger Reservation System terminals and 61 Unreserved Ticketing Systems provided in the current year, along with provision of modern amenities at stations and trains, reflect the focus on providing modern and quality services to customers.
The improved connectivity to the ports, including Dhamra, found a mention in his speech.
Vohra unfurled the National Flag and took salute from a large contingent of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Bharat Scouts and Guides and railway and non-railway school children.

A colourful cultural programme was organised by different school children, wards of railway employees, Bharat Scouts and Guides to mark the occasion.