{"id":157929,"date":"2026-11-11T09:54:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T04:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=157929"},"modified":"2026-11-11T09:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T04:24:45","slug":"paradip-port-east-coast-rail-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/paradip-port-east-coast-rail-connectivity\/","title":{"rendered":"PPA, East Coast Railway discuss ways to strengthen port-rail connectivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Pravakar Sahoo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PARADIP:<\/strong> A delegation of the East Coast Railway (ECoR), led by Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer (PCME) A. Rastogi and Chief Workshop Engineer Vinaya Kujur, met Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit to discuss ways to strengthen port-rail connectivity and improve operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussions focused on enhancing coordination between the port authority and the railway administration, particularly in areas such as workshop support, rolling stock management and seamless rail freight operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two sides also explored ways to address operational requirements and improve coordination to ensure the smooth movement of cargo to and from Paradip Port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative assumes significance in view of the growing importance of efficient rail connectivity in cargo evacuation, multimodal logistics and the expansion of India&#8217;s maritime trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paradip Port Authority reiterated its commitment to working closely with Indian Railways and other stakeholders to strengthen logistics infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and contribute to the objectives of the PM Gati Shakti initiative and an integrated national transport network.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Pravakar Sahoo PARADIP: A delegation of the East Coast Railway (ECoR), led by Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer (PCME) A. 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