Metro train service not feasible in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack till 2041: Minister
The Hindu
A survey to study the feasibility of the metro service, was jointly conducted by the Central government and the State government
The Odisha government on Tuesday said that the metro train service is not feasible in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack till 2041, as per a survey. Housing and Urban Development Minister Pratap Jena said this while replying to a question of Congress member Suresh Routray in the Assembly. He said there is no such plan or proposal regarding metro rail service in the two cities. He said a survey to study the feasibility of the metro service, was jointly conducted by the Central government and the state government. Tender was also floated while five companies expressed interest. The tender was awarded to Balaji Railroad Systems Private Limited for feasibility survey, the minister said.
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