Kolkata: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that 60 next-generation trains would be introduced in the Kolkata Metro network over the next five years.At a joint press conference with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Vaishnaw said railway projects worth around ₹1 lakh crore would be implemented in the state in the coming years.Following a meeting with Adhikari at the state secretariat, Nabanna, Vaishnaw expressed hope that railway projects in West Bengal would receive a fresh push under the double-engine government."For West Bengal, bullet trains have been promised, which will connect Delhi, Lucknow, Patna and Siliguri. The journey from Delhi to Siliguri can be completed in six hours. We will complete the work very fast," Vaishnaw said."The bullet train has been promised by the Prime Minister. The high-speed corridor will connect Siliguri with New Delhi in six hours," he added."102 Amrit Bharat Stations will be modernized and around 538 railway underpasses will be built. The previous Trinamool government did not even respond to the Railway Ministry's letters and hold meetings...," CM said.
Double-engine government to accelerate rail projects in West Bengal: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for the Kolkata Metro and ₹1 lakh crore in railway projects for West Bengal. Bullet trains connecting Delhi to Siliguri in six hours are also promised. Additionally, 102 Amrit Bharat Stations will be modernized, and 538 railway underpasses will be constructed.











