Land Acquisition Halts Bengal Rail Projects: Rail Minister Blames State

• Rail Minister claims land unavailability from state government is stalling railway projects in West Bengal.
• Only 27% of the required 4,462 hectares of land has been acquired, hindering progress on multiple projects.
• Annual allocation for railway infrastructure in the state increased from 4,380 crore (2009-14) to 14,205 crore (2026-27).
• 101 stations identified for redevelopment under Amrit Station project with 3,600 crore investment; 9 stations completed.
• Key projects like Kaliaganj-Buniyadpur and Nabadwip Ghat-Nabadwip Dham lines are stalled due to land acquisition delays.