Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav visited West Bengal on June 6, 2026, to review pending rail projects. During a high-level meeting at Nabanna with Chief Minister Shubhendu अधिकारी, the Minister discussed the acceleration of infrastructure work. He stated that a lack of cooperation from the previous Trinamool Congress government had stalled several projects for years.
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What are the new announcements for West Bengal railways
The Railway Minister announced several major upgrades to improve connectivity in the state. A new Bullet Train service will run from Siliguri to Delhi, which will reduce travel time by approximately six hours. Additionally, 60 new generation trains will be introduced for the Kolkata Metro over the next five years to ease passenger rush.
Key budget allocations and infrastructure goals
The government has allocated ₹14,205 crore for West Bengal in the Rail Budget 2026-27. Chief Minister Shubhendu अधिकारी mentioned that the center and state will jointly implement railway projects worth over ₹1 lakh crore. The plan includes the development of 102 Amrit Bharat stations and the construction of 538 flyovers and underpasses.
| Project/Allocation | Details |
|---|---|
| Rail Budget 2026-27 | ₹14,205 Crore |
| Kolkata Metro | 60 New Generation Trains |
| Bullet Train | Siliguri to Delhi (6 hours saved) |
| Amrit Bharat Stations | 102 Stations |
| Infrastructure | 538 Flyovers and Underpasses |
Minister Vaishnav noted that the Chingrighata Metro project was completed within 120 hours after the change in state government. He highlighted that while only 28 km of Kolkata Metro was built in 42 years, 45 km was added in the last 12 years since 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the new update for Kolkata Metro?
The government will introduce 60 new generation trains for the Kolkata Metro over the next five years to improve service.
How will the Siliguri-Delhi Bullet Train help passengers?
The proposed Bullet Train service between Siliguri and Delhi will reduce the overall travel time by approximately six hours.