Centre keen on new rail line connecting Puducherry, Cuddalore and Tindivanam, says Union MinisterUnion Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna visited Puducherry on July 28, 2024, and announced that the Central government plans to build a new railway line connecting Puducherry, Cuddalore, and Tindivanam. He stated that a detailed project report is being prepared and the project is a priority...
more... for the government. The Minister also highlighted other railway projects in Puducherry, including the ₹93 crore redevelopment of Puducherry railway station and similar work planned for Karaikal and Mahe. He added that the electrification of railway lines in the UT has been completed and work on a railway overbridge near AFT ground is set to begin after August. New train connections for Puducherry are also under consideration. The Minister praised the Puducherry government for achieving 100% target under Jal Jeevan Mission and said the Central government is committed to the overall development of the Union Territory. He plans to return in two months for further discussions on railway and water projects.
Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, Puducherry me 28 July, 2024 ko visit kiya aur bataaya ki Central government ka plan hai ki Puducherry, Cuddalore, aur Tindivanam ko connect karne wala ek new railway line banaye jaaye. Unhone bataya ki detailed project report banaya ja raha...
more... hai aur yeh project government ke liye priority hai. Minister ne Puducherry me chalu railway projects ke baare me bhi bataya, jisme ₹93 crore me Puducherry railway station ka redevelopment kaam aur Karaikal and Mahe me aise hi kaam karne ka plan hai. Unhone bataya ki UT me railway lines ka electrification kaam pura ho chuka hai aur August ke baad AFT ground ke paas railway overbridge banane ka kaam shuru ho jaayega. Puducherry ke liye new train connections pe bhi kaam chal raha hai. Minister ne Puducherry government ko Jal Jeevan Mission me 100% target achieve karne ke liye praise kiya aur kaha ki Central government Union Territory ke all-round development ke liye committed hai. Wo agle do mahino me fir Puducherry aayenge aur railway aur water projects ke baare me further discussion karenge.