Several railway infrastructure projects in West Bengal worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore have been approved. The projects are expected to significantly enhance suburban and main-line rail connectivity across North and South Bengal while expediting several pending track-related works.Citing the Kolkata Metro project at Chingrighata, he said the state government had taken legal challenges up to the Supreme Court before the project was allowed to proceed. He added that the High Court had earlier directed that work at Chingrighata continue, and the Supreme Court had also ruled in favour of the project’s execution.
The Railway Minister said he had requested Chief Minister Adhikari to jointly review all ongoing railway projects in the state to ensure faster execution and completion.
Meanwhile the CM on X said, “I am absolutely delighted to share that our joint efforts have yielded immediate results, with a flurry of long-awaited and crucial Railway Projects receiving an official GREEN SIGNAL which will significantly boost sub-urban and main-line connectivity across North and South Bengal, speed up pending track related works.”
Describing the meeting as “highly productive” Adhikari said the “discussions centered entirely on accelerating the development of Railway Infrastructure in West Bengal”.
The CM said that the modernisation of key railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Scheme would provide world-class amenities to commuters and significantly enhance the passenger experience. He added that the projects, involving investments worth thousands of crores of rupees, are expected to generate substantial local employment opportunities and provide a major boost to the state’s economy.Thanking PM Modi and the Railway Minister, Adhikari said, “When the State and the Centre work in tandem with a vision for development, the People win. We are committed to ensuring these projects are executed smoothly and swiftly for the benefit of the People of West Bengal”.
