Vande Bharat Sleeper to Amrit Bharat Express: PM Modi flags off 7 new trains in West Bengal, dedicates several projects worth Rs 3,250 cr
Narendra Modi in West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off seven new trains, including the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, from Malda Town in West Bengal.
PM Modi to flag off new trains in West Bengal including Vande Bharat Sleeper train PM Modi visit to West Bengal, PM Modi at Malda Town: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off seven new trains, including the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, from Malda Town in West Bengal. He has also dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for multiple rail and road infrastructure projects worth over Rs 3,250 crore.
PM Modi launches Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya)
The Prime Minister flagged off the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah–Guwahati (Kamakhya) route from Malda Town railway station. He also virtually flagged off the Guwahati (Kamakhya)–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper service.
This new semi-high-speed train will make long-distance journeys faster, safer, and more convenient. It will reduce the travel time by around 2.5 hours on the Howrah–Guwahati (Kamakhya) route.
PM Modi flags off 4 new Amrit Bharat Express trains – check routes
PM Modi also flagged off four new Amrit Bharat Express trains. These trains are expected to further enhance affordable and reliable long-distance rail connectivity. These services will support the mobility needs of common citizens, students, migrant workers and traders, while strengthening inter-state economic and social linkages.
These trains will run on the following routes:
- New Jalpaiguri- Nagercoil Amrit Bharat Express
- New Jalpaiguri- Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express
- Alipurduar – SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express
- Alipurduar – Mumbai (Panvel) Amrit Bharat Express
PM Modi flags off 2 new Express trains – check routes
The Prime Minister also flagged off two new train services equipped with LHB coaches. These new trains will provide the region’s youth, students and IT professionals with direct, safe and comfortable travel connectivity to major IT and employment hubs. These trains are:
- Radhikapur – SMVT Bengaluru Express
- Balurghat – SMVT Bengaluru Express
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of 4 major railway projects in West Bengal
Later, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of four major railway projects in West Bengal, including the new rail line between Balurghat and Hili, next-generation freight maintenance facilities at New Jalpaiguri, upgradation of the Siliguri Loco Shed and modernization of Vande Bharat train maintenance facilities in Jalpaiguri district.
PM Modi dedicates electrification of rail lines
The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the electrification of rail lines between New Coochbehar–Bamanhat and New Coochbehar–Boxirhat. The electrification will enable faster, cleaner and more energy-efficient train operations.
Apart from the railway projects, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the four-laning of the Dhupguri–Falakata section of National Highway-31D. This is one of the key road project that will improve regional road connectivity and facilitate smoother movement of passengers and goods in North Bengal.
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