Siuri-Prantik Rail Line: 100-Year Wait Ends, Birbhum Gets Major Connectivity Boost

• Eastern Railway announced a new Siuri-Prantik railway line, promising an alternative route and improved communication.
• The project aims to enhance rail network resilience and ease travel to educational, tourist, and pilgrimage sites.
• For 100 years, Siuri, Birbhum's district headquarters, saw no new railway line construction, making current projects highly significant.
• Indian Railways Board allocated 2.19 crore rupees for FLS and DPR of the Siuri-Bakreshwar-Rajnagar-Nala line, connecting Siuri directly to Jharkhand.
• The 33.98 km Siuri-Prantik line is also being prioritized, expected to boost communication, business, and tourism in the region.

Why It Matters: After a century, Siuri, Birbhum is set for a major railway network expansion, enhancing connectivity and development.