Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches 3 new trains in Assam, North east

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches 3 new trains in Assam, North east

Guwahati, January 03: In a good news for people of Assam, Northeast. Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw took a major step in boosting connectivity and infrastructure in the Northeast region by flagging off three new trains from Guwahati Railway Station on Friday. These initiatives come as part of a broader vision to enhance the region’s transport and communication systems.

Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, MP Pabitra Margherita, MP Bijuli Kalita, Northeast Frontier Railway Authority and others were present during the inauguration ceremony.

The three newly introduced trains include:
1. Guwahati–New Lakhimpur Janshatabdi Express
2. New Bongaigaon–Guwahati Passenger Train

3.Tinsukia–Naharlagun Express

In a major infrastructure boost, Ashwini Vaishnaw also inaugurated the Tetelia Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Dispur. The construction of this bridge is part of a broader initiative to eliminate manned level crossing gates and reduce traffic congestion in the region. The ROB is expected to significantly ease the movement of vehicles and enhance safety.

Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated a 10 KW FM transmitter at Akashvani Kokrajhar. Since its inception in 1999, the station has been operating with a 20 KW Medium Wave transmitter. The addition of the FM transmitter will expand coverage, offering better reception quality over a 70-kilometer radius, benefiting more than 30 lakh residents in Kokrajhar and surrounding districts such as Dhubri, Bongaigaon, and Chirang.