Railways allocates ₹11,486 crore for Assam and Northeast in 2026-27

About 1,900 km of new tracks have been laid, while five NE states are fully electrified and Assam has achieved 98 per cent ...

Underground rail link along 'Chicken's Neck' corridor will ensure secure route to Northeast: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces an underground rail link along 'Chicken's Neck' to enhance Northeast's security and ...
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Indian Railways Accelerates Growth in the Northeast: Major Investments and New Projects Unveiled

Indian Railways has significantly increased investment for Assam and the North Eastern states, with projects worth Rs 72,468 ...
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Indian Railways allocates Rs 11,486 cr for Assam, Northeast projects

Indian Railways has allocated Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and the North Eastern states, a fivefold increase since 2014. With Rs ...
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NFR rescues 12 vulnerable passengers, including 8 minors, across Assam, West Bengal, Bihar

NFR rescued 12 vulnerable passengers, including eight minors, during RPF operations across several stations between January 24 and 28, 2026.
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Kokrajhar–Gelephu rail link likely in three years, Assam project fast-tracked; Bengal stretch hits land hurdles

Work on the proposed railway line connecting Kokrajhar in Assam with Bhutan's Gelephu is expected to be completed within ...

India's First Howrah–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Check Ticket Fare, AC Classes, Train Number, Route Details, Travel Time, Schedule, And Top Features

The train aims to make long-distance night travel faster, more comfortable, and more premium for passengers, while strengthening rail connectivity between West Bengal and Assam.