PM flags off 8 trains to Statue of Unity

Rail connectivity to Statue of Unity in Gujarat will benefit tourists, create job opportunities: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 17: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has said that joining Kevadiya from all direction through railway connectivity is memorable moment of pride for everyone.

Shri Modi was speaking after flagging off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya in Gujarat and inaugurating several railways related projects in the state, via video conferencing.

The Prime Minister, pointed out the new connectivity between Kevadiya and Chennai, Varanasi, Rewa, Dadar and Delhi along with MEMU service between Kevadiya and Pratapnagar and broad gauging of Dabhoi-Chandod and new Line between Chandod- Kevadiya will script a new chapter in the development of Kevadiya. This will benefit both the tourists and local Adivasis as this will bring new avenues of self-employment and employment.

The railway line will provide connection to the places of faith like Karnali, Poicha and Garudeshwar on Narmada.