It dsnt join at PAP. it joins very next (like 100 mtrs) to SLO CCT branch line.

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that's like fate written on it (CCT). Had the English included CCT in their plan connecting the ports/harbours/civilisation settlements while building the BZA - Cuttack line in 1890's, CCT would long back be on the main line; instead left over with a mere 20 odd kms for decades which over time costed 100 of crores leaving it unfeasible.

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And with the third line proposal
i hope every thing will be sidelined.
Agree if CCT loose both the lines
But FEDL and 3rd line of BZA-AKP is a big boost for SCR

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Bypass line in the sense from CCT after sarpavaram there is line that joins the SLO-PAP line its used only for freight not for passenger traffic.

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ok.. I got a clear picture now.Thanks all for clarifying this. Also I agree with you bro. British did not include at that time.. now it is not feasible as it is just 20 km away... SCR or EcoR can run an intercity between CCT-Palasa (bypassing SLO) and CCT-GNT having RSA with each other..

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