Request for Publication of Gazette Notification for East Coast Railways New Railway Project

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways, through this Gazette notification dated July 8, 2026, has designated a specific rail infrastructure project in Odisha as a "special railway project." Under the powers of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008, the government has authorized the construction of a 9.40 km Broad Gauge line connecting Kodingamali Bauxite mines to Singaram Railway station. The notification is effective immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authority and Designation** * The notification is issued by the Central Government in exercise of powers conferred by Clause (37A) of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008. * The identified project is officially categorized as a "Special Railway Project." **Project Specifications** * **Project Scope:** Construction of a new Broad Gauge (BG) rail line. * **Distance:** The total length of the project is 9.40 kilometers. * **Route:** The line connects the Kodingamali Bauxite mines to the Singaram Railway station. **Jurisdiction and Location** * **Administrative Division:** The project falls under the Rayagada Division of the East Coast Railway. * **Geographic Location:** The entirety of the project is situated within the State of Odisha. **Effective Date** * The provisions of this notification come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (July 8, 2026). **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways [East Coast Railway (Construction)]** **Impact:** Empowered to execute the project under the specific legal framework governing "special railway projects," which often relates to expedited land acquisition or development processes. **Action Required:** Oversee the planning, construction, and operationalization of the 9.40 km line within the Rayagada Division. **Kodingamali Bauxite Mines / Mining Stakeholders** **Impact:** These entities will receive direct rail connectivity to the national grid via Singaram Railway station, facilitating the transport of minerals. **Action Required:** Coordinate with railway authorities regarding terminal facilities and logistics integration. **State Government of Odisha** **Impact:** The state is the host for this new infrastructure, which is now legally recognized as a special project. **Action Required:** Provide necessary administrative support and facilitate statutory requirements aligned with the "special railway project" designation.

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