Paradip Port Authority Holds Discussions With East Coast Railway Delegation To Strengthen Port-Rail Connectivity.
10 Nov 2026
PARADIP, ODISHA: A delegation from East Coast Railway (ECoR), led by Shri A. Rastogi, PCME, and Shri Vinaya Kujur, Chief Workshop Engineer, called on Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority (PPA).
During the interaction, discussions focused on strengthening coordination between Paradip Port Authority and East Coast Railway to further enhance port-rail connectivity and improve operational efficiency.
Key areas of discussion included enhancing workshop support, improving rolling stock management and ensuring seamless rail freight operations. The discussions aimed at identifying opportunities for better coordination and addressing operational requirements to facilitate the smooth movement of cargo to and from Paradip Port.
The initiative underscores the importance of effective collaboration between the port and railway sectors in strengthening multimodal logistics, improving cargo evacuation and supporting the growth of India’s maritime trade.
Paradip Port Authority remains committed to working closely with Indian Railways and other stakeholders to strengthen logistics infrastructure, enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the vision of PM Gati Shakti and a more integrated national transport network.
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