Ministry of Railways
Railway Minister and Chief Minister of West Bengal Flag Off Jaipur (Khatipura) – Tatanagar – Santragachi Express Train
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The Union Minister for Railways and the Chief Minister of West Bengal flagged off the Jaipur (Khatipura)–Tatanagar–Santragachi Express train, aimed at improving rail connectivity across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. During the event, the Railway Minister highlighted various railway infrastructure developments, including increased budget allocations for Jharkhand and West Bengal, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme involving over 1,300 stations nationwide, line expansions, and the progress of the Kolkata Metro Green Line section.