Siuri-Prantik Rail Line: 100-Year Wait Ends, Birbhum Gets Major Connectivity Boost
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News18•30-01-2026, 22:47
Siuri-Prantik Rail Line: 100-Year Wait Ends, Birbhum Gets Major Connectivity Boost
- •Eastern Railway announced a new Siuri-Prantik railway line, promising an alternative route and improved communication.
- •The project aims to enhance rail network resilience and ease travel to educational, tourist, and pilgrimage sites.
- •For 100 years, Siuri, Birbhum's district headquarters, saw no new railway line construction, making current projects highly significant.
- •Indian Railways Board allocated 2.19 crore rupees for FLS and DPR of the Siuri-Bakreshwar-Rajnagar-Nala line, connecting Siuri directly to Jharkhand.
- •The 33.98 km Siuri-Prantik line is also being prioritized, expected to boost communication, business, and tourism in the region.
Why It Matters: After a century, Siuri, Birbhum is set for a major railway network expansion, enhancing connectivity and development.
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