West Bengal Railway Projects: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to visit Kolkata to revive stalled projects
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit West Bengal on Saturday, June 6, 2026. He is scheduled to hold a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Shubhendu अधिकारी at the Nabanna secretariat. The primary goal of this visit is to restart railway projects that have been stuck for the last 15 years due to land acquisition and other center-state disputes.
Who will attend the high-level meeting?
The meeting will see the participation of the Rail Minister and the Chief Minister. To ensure technical and administrative clarity, General Managers from Eastern Railway, South Eastern Railway, Northeast Frontier Railway, and Metro Railway will also be present. Additionally, members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways will arrive in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon to meet various railway organizations.
What are the key goals and updates for West Bengal?
The focus is on clearing bottlenecks for 61 pending rail projects. Chief Minister Shubhendu अधिकारी has already instructed the concerned departments to hand over the required land to the railways. With a BJP government now in both the center and the state, officials expect a more cooperative approach to speed up these developments.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Visit Date | June 6, 2026 |
| Meeting Venue | Nabanna Secretariat |
| Pending Projects | 61 Rail Projects |
| Key Issue | Land Acquisition |
| New Approvals | New rail line, survey work, and a new express train |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
रेल मंत्री पश्चिम बंगाल के दौरे पर क्या करेंगे?
रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव 6 जून 2026 को मुख्यमंत्री शुभेंदु अधिकारी के साथ बैठक करेंगे ताकि पिछले 15 वर्षों से रुकी हुई रेल परियोजनाओं को गति दी जा सके।
कितनी रेल परियोजनाएं वर्तमान में अटकी हुई हैं?
पश्चिम बंगाल में लगभग 61 रेल परियोजनाएं भूमि अधिग्रहण और अन्य मुद्दों के कारण अटकी हुई हैं, जिन्हें अब जल्द पूरा करने की योजना है।