The Indian government has approved a new 37-kilometer double railway line project in Chhattisgarh, connecting Bhalumuda in Raigarh district to Sardega in Odisha. This project, costing approximately 1,360 crore rupees, will expand the existing rail network and enhance connectivity for the people of Chhattisgarh with other parts of the country. It...
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is also expected to benefit the tribal-dominated regions in the area. The new line will create 25 lakh man-days of employment and reduce carbon emissions equivalent to planting 3.4 crore trees. The project will facilitate the transportation of goods like agricultural products, fertilizers, coal, iron ore, steel, cement, and limestone, improving connectivity and accessibility for the region.

The General Manager (GM) of the South Eastern Railway, Anil Kumar Mishra, will be on a one-day visit to the Chakradharpur Railway Division on July 24th. He will depart from Shalimar at 10:30 PM on July 23rd and arrive in Jharsuguda at 6:30 AM on July 24th. His visit will include...
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inspections of the Jharsuguda yard renovation, the Jharsuguda-Sardega light goods section, and the Rourkela light goods section. He will depart Rourkela for Shalimar in the evening. The Chakradharpur Railway Division is bustling in preparation for the GM's visit, with senior officers from both the zone and division expected to be present.

The South Eastern Zone's General Manager, Anil Kumar Mishra, has assured the Congress coordinator in the Chakradharpur Division, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, that the container-based running room at Sardega will be closed. This decision comes after the Congress raised concerns about the issue during an inspection of Tatanagar station on Saturday. The...
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DRM of Chakradharpur, Arun K. Rathour, has ordered the closure of the container-based facility and the provision of alternative arrangements for running staff (loco pilots and train managers). Shashi Ranjan Mishra also reported discussions with the General Manager regarding pending allowances, employee facilities, and other rights. The General Manager pledged to address all employee concerns promptly.

The Chakradharpur Railway Division is investing 15 lakh rupees to improve facilities at Sardega Siding for railway employees. This includes adding extra rooms with RO systems, new beds, and other amenities. The zonal secretary of NFIR, Shashi Mishra, has requested for improved loading point facilities and a fixed rotational transfer time....
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The Chief Mechanical Engineer, Rajiv Kumar Rasik, has assured that the employees stationed at Sardega will be brought to the main line soon, addressing their concerns.

The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, held an online meeting with senior officials of the Chakradharpur Railway Division. He announced a ₹7235 crore package for Jharkhand, aiming to improve rail connectivity and passenger services. This package will fund the construction of 170 km of new railway lines. The Chakradharpur Division's DRM, A.J....
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Rathod, stated that eight stations, namely Tatanagar, Chaibasa, Manoharpur, Sini, Gamharia, Rajkharsawan, Bara Jamda, and Dangoaposi, are undergoing development with investments ranging from ₹10 to ₹25 crores each. These stations will offer enhanced passenger amenities. The Chakradharpur station is slated for improved road connectivity. The Chakradharpur Railway Hospital, under the supervision of Chief Medical Superintendent S.K. Mishra, is witnessing significant development with the inauguration of a blood bank planned for February. The doubling of a 50 km railway line between Jharsuguda and Sardega, scheduled for completion this week, will boost coal transportation and increase the division's revenue. Train delays due to fog and ongoing railway development are expected to be reduced considerably by February.