Odisha Plans PPP-Based Rail Corridors to Boost Port-Led Industrialisation

State targets faster coal evacuation, improved hinterland connectivity and industrial expansion through new logistics corridors Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward strengthening its logistics and industrial backbone, the Odisha government is planning to develop new railway corridors under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. These corridors will form part of the state’s port-led industrialisation strategy, designed…

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ECoR Records Strong Growth in Freight and Passenger Traffic in First Half of FY 2025–26

East Coast Railway posts double-digit rise in freight loading and revenue, driven by efficient operations and industry partnerships Bhubaneswar : The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has recorded an impressive performance in both freight and passenger transportation during the first half (April–September) of the 2025–26 financial year, reflecting strong operational efficiency and rising demand across key…

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East Coast Railways Commissions Automatic Signalling on Cuttack–Paradeep Route

New system to boost safety, efficiency, and freight movement to Paradeep Port Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railways (ECoR) has achieved a major milestone by commissioning a state-of-the-art Automatic Signalling System on the Cuttack–Paradeep section (83 km) of the Talcher–Paradeep Freight Corridor under the Khurda Road Division. The project marks a significant step in the modernization…

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East Coast Railway Sets National Record with 100 Million Tonnes Freight in Just 134 Days

Achieves milestone 14 days ahead of last year; registers double-digit growth in key commodities Bhubaneswar to : The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has created history by becoming the first railway zone in India to achieve 100 million tonnes (MT) of freight loading in just 134 days during the current financial year 2025–26. This performance represents…

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