Bhubaneswar: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore new MEMU train on January 13.
The Railway Minister will also dedicate the Balasore-Gopinathpur Nilgiri passenger line to people, lay foundation stone for subway and inaugurate PRS booking counter at Betnoti railway station tomorrow (Saturday).
With the inauguration of new passenger line between Gopinathpur Nilgiri and Balasore, the people of this area will be able to avail passenger train services for the first time. Three pairs of MEMU trains will run on this route on daily basis, said the Railways in a statement today.
Similarly, the new PRS Counter at Betnoti will be beneficial for the passengers of the area for booking train tickets.
In order to provide more passenger amenities and safety, a subway will be constructed at Betnoti station. It will ensure smooth entry and exit of passengers to the station and the local residents will be able to commute through the subway without crossing the railway tracks, added the Railways.
