Railway projects in West Bengal: 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.
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 –Jaipur train service.
The new Kolkata-Jaipur Express will operate between Santragachi and Khatipura as train numbers 18061/18062. The train service will run via Kharagpur.
The Ministry of Railways, Government of India (GoI), has sanctioned three new schemes/items/services for the State of West Bengal, and accordingly 3 subject letters were received from Hon’ble Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to Hon’ble Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
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In the 2026-27, the Ministry of Railways allocated Rs 14,205 crore for railway infrastructure projects in West Bengal.
Meanwhile, Eastern Railway (ER) on Friday announced the introduction of a new 31777 Berhampore Court–Lalgola EMU Local train service and the extension of the existing 31776 Krishnapur–Cossimbazar local train up to Lalgola in the Sealdah Division with effect from May 18, 2026.
“31776 Krishnapur – Berhampore local will leave Krishnapur at 06:55 hrs. as usual to reach Berhampore Court station at 07:47 hrs. and 31777 Berhampore Court – Lalgola EMU Local will leave Berhampore Court station at 08:35 hrs. to reach Lalgola at 09:35 hrs. with effect from 18.05.2026,” the ER said in a release.
Earlier this month, the national transporter approved multiple infrastructure projects worth Rs 895.30 crore to boost line capacity and improve freight train operations in the state. These includes:
