State govt wants new rail lines and more funds for ongoing projects. Major demands are as follows:
Allocation of Rs 5,000 crore for strengthening infrastructure and connectivity
Introduction of DMU/MEMU trains on Brahmapur-Balasore, Cuttack-Paradip and Sambalpur-Jharsuguda- Rourkela routes
Adequate funds to speed up Khurda–Bolangir and Haridaspur–Paradip railway projects
Sanction of Sambalpur-Berhampur line via Phulbani and a Rayagada-Gopalpur rail link
Funds for setting up wagon factory at Sitalapali