Maitree Express: মৈত্রী এক্সপ্রেস - দুই বাংলার সংস্কৃতি ও ভাতৃত্বের মেলবন্ধন - Joydeep Roy

KRCL presently is on the threshold of upgradation from a mere railway JV between IRly and 3 states, to a full-fledged Railway network system akin to a zonal Railway. Hence KR definitely need young and energetic leader to accomplish the multiple tough tasks in hand especially of expansion/ modernisation (in addition to usual task of train operation in a tough hilly terrain) i.e.
(1) doubling of entire KR track - (augment the through traffic- both volume, speed, punctuality)
(2) Electrification of KR- (Save fuel cost, Increase speed, environment friendly, operational...
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ease by eliminating loco changes at Roha & Manglore as Shoranur-Manglore electrification is almost over and Panvel Roha is also getting electrified soon)
(3) Port Connectivity projects i.e. Dighi port - Jaigadh (KR) and More planned (New originating/ unloading freight traffic).
(4) Hinterland connectivity projects i.e. Kolhapur-Vaibhavwadi, Hubli- Ankola and Chiplun-Karad etc (New originating/ unloading freight traffic).
All of the projects are going to augment the revenue of KR in a big way after commissioning. Many of the above are PPP ventures which are very difficult to materialize. We hope New Chairman will further energize the present momentum already gained by KR and come out with flying colours in the years to come. All the best Gupta Sir.