Assam: Two Amrit Bharat trains within next 10 months, announces Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, said that Assam will also see the introduction of two Amrit Bharat Trains within the next 10 months, along with two new intercity train services connecting Guwahati to Silchar and Agartala. Vaishnaw attended the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati and delivered a talk during one of the sessions. A new mega railway workshop will be established in Basbari, Bodoland, fulfilling a key commitment under the Bodoland agreement while accelerating industrial growth. Additionally, a dedicated mid-life reconstruction facility for locomotives will be set up in Lumding to enhance railway operations and maintenance. He further stated that Guwahati Railway Station is undergoing a major transformation into a world-class facility, incorporating a 12-storey IT park to foster technological innovation and employment.
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Assam will also see the introduction of two Amrit Bharat Trains within the next 10 months, along with two new intercity train services connecting Guwahati to Silchar and Agartala. To enhance railway connectivity and operational efficiency, the strategic Chicken Neck corridor will undergo quadrupling work. Moreover, the Kokrajhar–Gelephu railway project will establish a vital railway link between India and Bhutan, facilitating trade and connectivity. Six new Gati Shakti terminals have been sanctioned to optimize freight movement and logistics efficiency across the region. The Minister also announced that the IT and
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