Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for Kolkata Metro in five years, alongside Rs 1 lakh crore in railway projects for West Bengal. Bullet trains connecting Delhi to Siliguri in six hours were also promised. The state government pledged cooperation for faster project execution.

Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 60 new Kolkata Metro trains in five years and outlines high-speed rail plans linking Delhi–Varanasi and Siliguri.

Union Minister Vaishnaw announces 60 next-gen trains for Kolkata Metro and proposed bullet trains to reduce travel time significantly.