3 new railway projects approved to improve West Bengal connectivity: Ashwini Vaishnaw (Image generated using AI)

Railway projects in West Bengal: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved three major infrastructure projects to improve connectivity in West Bengal. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Vaishnaw said that following discussions, three railway projects have been sanctioned, including doubling works, the introduction of a new train service and surveys for new rail lines.

New rail projects in West Bengal

The new railway projects sanctioned include: the doubling of the New Jalpaiguri-Siliguri railway line, preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Salboni-Adra third line project, and the introduction of a new Kolkata –Jaipur train service.

The new Kolkata-Jaipur Express will operate between Santragachi and Khatipura as train numbers 18061/18062.…