Prime Minister Inaugurates Key Railway Projects in Neighboring State, Boosting West Bengal Connectivity
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PM Unveils Major Rail Projects in Northeast, West Bengal; Boosts Connectivity & Economy
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News18•13-03-2026, 21:49
PM Unveils Major Rail Projects in Northeast, West Bengal; Boosts Connectivity & Economy
•Prime Minister inaugurated multiple rail projects in Northeast and West Bengal, including Kamakhya-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express, Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri Express, and Narangi-Agartala Express.
•Laid foundation for a new Rail Wagon POH (Periodic Overhaul) Workshop at Bansbari, Kokrajhar, costing ₹256 crore, to strengthen maintenance and create jobs.
•Electrified three major railway lines: Rangiya-Mukongselek (558 km), Chaparmukh-Dibrugarh (571 km), and Badarpur-Silchar & Badarpur-Churaibari (315 km).
•Laid foundation stone for the Furkating-Tinsukia double line (194 km); total cost of these projects is ₹5,890 crore.
•These initiatives aim to boost trade, tourism, regional economy, and connectivity, contributing significantly to 'Viksit Bharat'.
