Baragada: Baragada MP Pradeep Purohit met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to submit a memorandum advocating for comprehensive railway development in Baragada and Jharsuguda districts. Purohit urged the Railway Ministry to ensure the punctual operation of the frequently delayed Ispat Express. Purohit also urged the upgrading of passenger amenities at Brajarajnagar railway station, calling for improved toilets, digital display boards, coach guidance systems, public announcements, and enhanced lighting. Additionally, he pressed for the timely completion of development works at Belpahar railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The MP urged the speedy implementation of the long-pending Baragada–Nuapada railway project, calling it crucial for western Odisha’s connectivity and economic growth.