The allegations regarding the reorganisation of railway jurisdictions are misleading and not based on factual position.
The restructuring involving the creation of the Rayagada Division and adjustments linked to the new South Coast Railway zone has been undertaken purely on operational, administrative, and service efficiency considerations.
It is important to place the correct facts on record:
\u2022 The Palasa\u2013Ichchapuram section (50 km) comprises seven stations\u2014Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta, Jhadupudi, and Ichchapuram.
\u2022 All seven stations are located within Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, their inclusion under the South Coast Railway does not involve any transfer or loss of territory from Odisha. Any claims to the contrary are incorrect and misleading.
\u2022 These stations are small to mid sized passenger handling stations with no major freight loading, and therefore there is no adverse impact on the revenue of East Coast Railway.
\u2022 Railway operations remain seamless across zones. Freight movement continues uninterrupted, and zonal jurisdiction does not affect through traffic.
\u2022 Passenger services remain completely unaffected, with all existing train services continuing unchanged in route, frequency, and schedule.
\u2022 This adjustment is a technical and functional rationalisation aimed at improving operational efficiency and administrative convenience.
It is also pertinent to note:
\u2022 The Kottavalasa\u2013Kirandul (KK Line) section (442 km), despite spanning across Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, continues to remain under the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway, reflecting that jurisdiction is guided by operational requirements rather than state boundaries.
\u2022 The Rayagada Division has been created under East Coast Railway, strengthening the zone\u2019s administrative presence.
\u2022 Continued focus on railway infrastructure expansion, modernisation, and service improvement reflects sustained commitment towards the region.
The restructuring is a well considered operational measure, and interpretations suggesting otherwise do not reflect the factual and functional framework of railway administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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