Sambalpur: There is widespread dissatisfaction with the Sambalpur-Puri Intercity train being disrupted
The Sambalpur district is under the East Coast Railway. It is the center of western Odisha. There are also many established educational institutions in the area. Patients and relatives come to the oldest Vimsar hospital for better treatment. In addition, there is a large influx of traders from across the state and beyond to trade. People come to Sambalpur from far and wide by train as the train is easy and cheap. In view of this, the Railway Department has connected Sambalpur with all the major cities.
The Intercity Railroad, which has been closed since then, has not resumed operations, dissatisfaction in general people is growing. All passenger trains were closed to prevent the spread of the virus during the corona epidemic. Only freight trains were operating. After the situation improved, special trains and later passenger trains now operate. However, Sambalpur-Puri intercity traffic has been suspended for the past year. The train was instrumental in connecting Sambalpur and eastern Odisha. It was even easier to go to Shrikhetra and see Lord Jagannath. In addition, the people of Sambalpur, Anugul, Dhenkanal and Cuttack districts relied on it for daily commuting. People could go to Bhubaneswar for office work and return on the same train. Now that it’s closed, there are a lot of problems. Students, staff and devotees in particular are in trouble.
The Sambalpur-Puri Intercity Express travels a total of 341 km. Of these, 16 are residential. It is located at Sambalpur, Sambalpur Road, Jujumura, Redhakhol, Bamur, Bainda, Jarpada, Anugul, Talcher Road, Meramandali, Dhenkanal, Naraz Marthapur, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar, Khordha Road Junction and Puri station. The station where the train travels is in and around the area People benefit from it for transportation. People are being harassed because it is not moving now. So they are forced to rely on the roadways. With that in mind, bus ticket prices have also risen.
In view of the problems of the people and the improvement of the railway department, Various institutions are expected to resume the train as soon as possible. Individuals have also complained to the Railway Minister and departmental officials
