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Indian Railways completes 100% electrification of Odisha.
Key details:
On the lines of setting the target of achieving Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030, the Indian Railways has 100% electrified existing Broad Gauge network of Odisha.
Benefits:
- saving on account of reduced line haul cost,
- heavier haulage capacity,
- increased sectional capacity,
- reduced operating & maintenance cost of electric loco,
- energy efficient and eco-friendly mode of transportation with reduced dependence on imported crude oil,
- saving of foreign exchange.
- Odisha state’s territory falls in the jurisdiction of East Coast, South Eastern & South East Central Railways.
- First railway line in Odisha was constructed between Cuttack – Khurda Road – Puri in 1897.
SOURCE: THE HINDU, THE ECONOMIC TIMES, PIB
