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News1830-01-2026, 16:45

Railway Ministry Approves 4 New Line Projects in Bengal, Boosts Border Connectivity

  • The Railway Ministry has approved four new line projects in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts.
  • These projects aim to strengthen connectivity near the India-Bangladesh border and enhance national security.
  • The four railway lines span a total length of over 53 km, fostering socio-economic development in the region.
  • Approved projects include Bangaon-Poramaheshtala (20 km), Bangaon-Chandabazar (11.5 km), Chandabazar-Bagdah (13.8 km), and Ranaghat (Aranghata)-Duttaphulia (8.17 km).
  • The new lines are expected to boost trade and support local agriculture through faster and cheaper goods transportation.

Why It Matters: Four new railway line projects approved in Bengal to enhance border connectivity, trade, and local development.

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