Odisha Balasore train accident: Focus shifts to repair, restoration

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Days after one of India's worst train accidents in Odisha's Balasore district, minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said the restoration work was in full swing...

Works related to overhead power and other works are in progress....

"Full restoration of services is likely to be done from Wednesday," minister Vaishnaw said, adding: "All the coaches have been cleared from the accident spot....

Overhead electrification work started," the minister tweeted, adding: "Down main line made fit at 12:05 hrs today."..

Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena said: "The state government is now stressing on identification of the deceased..

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