Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw blames Bengal for stalled projects, Chingrighata Metro deadlock

• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw accused the West Bengal government of non-cooperation, leading to stalled railway projects, including the Chingrighata Metro.
• Vaishnaw stated that many multi-crore railway projects in the state are not being implemented due to land disputes.
• The Chingrighata Metro's 366-meter stretch requires traffic control on EM Bypass, but police permission is allegedly withheld, stalling work.
• This deadlock prevents the Orange Line metro services from extending beyond Beliaghata towards Sector Five, despite services being operational up to Beliaghata.
• The Calcutta High Court is involved, advising resolution through discussion, while the state cites concerns about blocking ambulance access if the road is closed.