Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari flagged off the Jaipur (Khatipura)–Tatanagar–Santragachi Express train. The new rail service aims to strengthen connectivity across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
According to the Ministry of Railways, the service is designed to assist migrant workers, business communities, students, and general passengers traveling between these regions. Officials noted that the railway budget allocation for West Bengal rose from an annual average of ₹4,380 crore during 2009-2014 to ₹14,205 crore for 2026-27.
Additionally, the Railways Minister stated that budget allocations for Jharkhand increased from ₹450 crore to ₹7,500 crore, with projects worth around ₹75,000 crore currently underway. Station redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is ongoing at over 1,300 stations nationwide, including locations in West Bengal and Jharkhand.
What it means
- A new train service connecting Jaipur, Tatanagar, and Santragachi has been launched to improve connectivity across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Railway Minister and Chief Minister of West Bengal Flag Off Jaipur (Khatipura) – Tatanagar – Santragachi Express Train”. Read the original release.
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