Odisha Secures ₹10,928 Crore in Railway Budget, East-West Corridor to Transform Connectivity

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received a significant boost in the Union Railway Budget with an allocation of Rs 10,928 crore, marking one of the highest investments in recent years.

The announcement was made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who highlighted the transformative potential of the East-West Corridor that will pass through Odisha, linking Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

The corridor is expected to accelerate industrial growth by improving logistics and connectivity, positioning Odisha as a critical hub in India’s railway network.

Over the past 11 years, Odisha has added 2,200 km of new railway tracks—surpassing the total railway track length in Malaysia—demonstrating the state’s rapid infrastructure expansion.

Enhanced connectivity is likely to attract fresh investments, facilitate faster movement of goods, and strengthen Odisha’s industrial base.

The government’s commitment to strengthening Odisha’s infrastructure underscores its vision of balanced regional development and economic progress.