Vande Bharat Exp to Agartala by early next yr: MP

Agartala: Following the electrification of railway lines extending to Tripura through southern Assam, NFR is prioritising the launch of Vande Bharat Express to connect Agartala and Silchar, Tripura’s Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee said Thursday.Bhattacharjee, who leads the state’s BJP unit, confirmed that the infrastructure for operating Vande Bharat Express trains to Silchar and Agartala is nearly complete, with minor works pending completion shortly. The service is expected to commence operations from Guwahati to Agartala and Silchar early next year.“PM Narendra Modi always gives priority to the development of NE states and Vande Bharat Express is one of his dream projects for the region. Initially, Assam and Tripura became the frontrunner because of infrastructure,” Bhattacharjee said, adding that the PM dedicated 18 Jan Aushadhi Kendras at various railway stations nationwide, including Agartala, on Wednesday.

Vande Bharat Exp to Agartala by early next year: MP

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is preparing to launch Vande Bharat Express services connecting Agartala to Silchar and Guwahati in early 2024. This follows the recent electrification of railway lines in the region.

Vande Bharat Exp to Agartala by early next year: MP

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is preparing to launch Vande Bharat Express services connecting Agartala to Silchar and Guwahati in early 2024. This follows the recent electrification of railway lines in the region. The new service aligns with Prime Minister Modi's focus on developing Northeast India and improving connectivity.

Services of Patna-Delhi Vande Bharat, 65 other special trains extended

To accommodate the post-festive season travel rush, East Central Railway has extended the services of 66 passenger trains. The Patna-Delhi Vande Bharat Express will now run until November 30th, while other trains from Patna to destinations like Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, Udhna, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati will operate on extended schedules through December and January.

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