Congress President and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday inaugurated a modern rail coach factory in her Lok Sabha constituency, Rae Bareli. Sonia Gandhi also handed over appointment letters to farmers whose land was used for the project.
“I also feel very happy that the farmers who had given away their lands for the factory not only received adequate prices for their lands but also jobs in Railways” said Sonia Gandhi. “Apart from the coach factory, the Congress President also announced various other development projects in Raebareli. “The laying of foundation stones for doubling the 65 km long Raebareli-Utratiya rail line and a multifunctional complex were also done. Further the modernization of Raebareli railway station has also begun aiming to provide the passengers with more facilities. A new rail line will be laid between Raebareli-Akbarganj and Amethi-Unchchahar. Apart from the expansion and renovation of platform in Raebareli railway station, the electrification of Mugal Sarai-Uchchahar railway line also will be completed soon. The Allahabad-Phaphamau rail line will be doubled”, added the Congress President.
