In the Angul district, the Balaram – Tentuloi New Railway Line (MCRL Phase II) is a greenfield project of 49.58km length with an estimated cost of Rs 1,404 crore, which will provide vital first-mile rail connectivity for 11 coal blocks, reducing their logistics cost.
The second project is the Budhapank – Luburi New Railway Line (MCRL Outer Corridor) which involves an investment of Rs 3,478 crores. The 106 km railway line will support efficient coal evacuation from the Mahanadi River Basin.
