Railways Approve New Agartala-Guwahati Train Service to Boost Northeast Connectivity
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | New Agartala-Guwahati Train Service Approved |
| Date of Announcement | May 24, 2025 |
| Announced By | Tripura West MP Biplab Kumar Deb |
| Approval Granted By | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw |
| Approval Date | May 19, 2025 |
| Purpose | Enhance rail connectivity between capital cities of Tripura and Assam |
| Public Demand | Long-standing demand for better rail connectivity |
| Electrification Milestone | Tripura received its first electric locomotive in February 2025 |
| Earlier Achievement | Meghalaya introduced electric train services in early 2023 |
| Background | Tripura's rail links with cities like Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai |
| Previous Bottleneck | Trains switched from diesel to electric engines at Badarpur, Assam |
| Significance | Improved interstate mobility, reduced travel time, and transition to sustainable transport |