Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express, Enhancing Rail Connectivity in Jharkhand
Sahibganj station will be the first halt in Jharkhand for The Anand Vihar-Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express, fulfilling the long-pending demand of Santhal Paragana area
Jharkhand has achieved 100 per cent electrification and 1,200 km of new railway lines in the last decade, investment and redevelopment of Rs 56,000 crore of 57 stations is underway.
The Railway Minister has given another gift to Jharkhand today. From today,
The Railway Minister has given another gift to Jharkhand today. From today, the weekly Anand Vihar – Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express (20501), which travels from Anand Vihar in the national capital region to Agartala, has now stoppage at Sahibganj station in Jharkhand. Sahibganj will be the first stop of this train in the state, making it the only station in Jharkhand between Bihar and West Bengal where this train will stop. This was the long-standing demand of the people of Jharkhand, which has now fulfilled the dream of people.
The Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express (13428) will operate daily between Sahibganj and Howrah stations. The train will make stops at Sakrigali, Tinpahar, Barharwa, Pakaur, Rampur Hat, Bolpur Shantiniketan, Barddhaman, and Bandel. The train will depart Sahibganj at 5:20 AM and arrive in Howrah at 12:15 PM. The return journey of this train (13427) will depart Howrah at 13:45 PM and arrive in Sahibganj at 20:35 PM. The train will be composed of 9 general coaches and 2 SLR/SLRD coaches.Agartala Anand Vihar-Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express (20502) will have a new stage at Sahibganj station in Malda division. The train will halt at Sahibganj station at 13.56 pm at 15.10.2024 and leave at 13.58 pm. The train’s return journey (20501) will stop at Sahibganj station at 17.01 pm on 10.10.2024 and leave at 17.03 pm
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Santhal Pargana region has a long history and contributed significantly to our freedom struggle.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Santhal Pargana region has a long history and contributed significantly to our freedom struggle. Jharkhand is a large state with a historical culture and many industries across the country depend on Jharkhand for power supply. If we look at the role of Jharkhand in the history of independence, we should remember the contributions made in the last 10 years under Modi’s leadership. The railway budget allocation for Jharkhand has increased from rs 450 crore 10 years ago to Rs 7,300 crore today. This is a 16-fold increase in investment for the development of Jharkhand.
He added that 1,200 km of railway lines have been constructed in the last decade and 100 per cent electrification has been done in Jharkhand. While 57 stations are under redevelopment, several new projects have been launched across the state. An investment of Rs 56,000 crore is planned for the railways. read more
Godda MP Nishikant Dubey was present on the occasion through video conferencing at Rail Bhawan while Anant Kumar Ojha, a member of legislative assembly from Rajmahal in Jharkhand, attended the programme at Sahibganj railway station. Both the leaders appreciated the railway initiative initiated by the railway minister. Mr Dubey noted that trains did not run at Giridih railway station, built 140 years ago, till the Modi government took over. He emphasized that this development along with the new service has provided an opportunity to the people of Jharkhand to connect with the three important Shakti Peeths – Kamakhya, Tripura Sundari and Kalighat – as a special gift on the occasion of Navratri.
