North Bengal Passengers Ecstatic as Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat Boost Connectivity

• North Bengal passengers are highly enthusiastic about the new Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express trains.
• These trains offer fast, comfortable, and affordable connectivity to major cities like Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and South India.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on January 17, 2026, and Amrit Bharat Express trains on January 18, 2026, under the Northeast Frontier Railway.
• Stations like Moranhut, Furkating, Lumding, Jagiroad, Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, Alipurduar, and New Jalpaiguri celebrated the inaugural trains with cultural programs.
• The new services are expected to radically change connectivity and enhance the passenger experience in Northeast India.

Why It Matters: New Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express trains significantly enhance connectivity and passenger experience in North Bengal.