"Railways Sanctions ₹916 Crore for NJP–Siliguri Doubling Project"
The Ministry of Railway has sanctioned Rs 916.18 crores towards the doubling work of the New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri railway line covering a stretch of 7.15 kilometres. Raju Bista wrote on, "This important project will extend the ongoing Alubari Road-Thakurganj rail line doubling work right up to Siliguri Junction, encompassing all the important stations including Bagdogra, Naxalbari, and Adhikari. This development holds immense significance for the Siliguri-Terai area, as it will substantially ease the existing rail traffic congestion, reduce delays, and improve overall connectivity for both passengers and freight services. By adding a second line on this vital section, we will significantly enhance the capacity of the rail network in our reg ion. This will allowing smoother and faster movement of trains in this important section. More importantly, it will allow for introduction of more trains for our region. Further, the enhanced infrastructure and a massive investmen...