East Coast Railway General Manager Vidya Bhushan on Wednesday inspected the Brahmapur railway
station on and took stock of the various passenger amenities and facilities required to be developed as part of a redevelopment plan.
He told reporters that the railway station would be provided with modern facilities and would be developed with aesthetic lighting, improved signage, and improved passenger amenities including waiting hall. More amenities would be provided to the travelling public. The circulating area would also be developed and beautified.
Replying to a question on running of trains, Bhusan said the ECoR is in constant touch with the State Governments on the matter. Keeping in view the situation during Covid and as per the advice of the State Governments, more trains would be run, he told.
To a query regarding a Brahmapur-Phulbani rail line, he said the rate of return of the project would be estimated by a survey committee. Based on it, a decision would be taken.