Archive · 13 Jan 2026
PM Modi to Launch Multiple Trains in West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to start several new trains in West Bengal on January 17.
The most important one is the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, which will go from Guwahati to Kolkata.
This train has special features like comfortable seats, good safety systems, and facilities for differently-abled passengers.
The train will help people travel more easily between Assam and West Bengal.
It will also support trade and tourism.
During his visit, the Prime Minister will also start seven new Amrit Bharat Express routes and a passenger train between Jayrambati and Maynapur.
This shows the government's commitment to developing Assam and making travel better for everyone.
The BJP claims that the Modi government has been working on development across all states, while the TMC alleges that North Bengal has not seen much improvement in infrastructure and connectivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Guwahati and Kolkata on January 17.
The train features 16 coaches with a total passenger capacity of 823, including AC 3-tier, AC 2-tier, and First Class AC coaches.
The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is equipped with advanced safety features like the 'Kavach' system and emergency passenger talk-back units.
During his visit, PM Modi will also flag off seven new Amrit Bharat Express routes and a passenger train between Jayrambati and Maynapur.
The Ministry of Railways is investing Rs 3,600 crore to upgrade 101 railway stations in West Bengal under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya
- What
- Flagging off the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Guwahati and Kolkata, and multiple Amrit Bharat Express routes, and a passenger train between Jayrambati and Maynapur
- When
- January 17
- Where
- Malda, West Bengal, and Assam
- Why
- To enhance connectivity between Northeast India and Eastern India, and to promote regional mobility, trade, tourism, and socio-economic development
BJP
TMC
Development in North Bengal
BJP
The Modi government has pursued development across all states without discrimination, strengthening India’s federal structure.
TMC
Despite promises, North Bengal continues to suffer with little improvement in infrastructure and connectivity.
- Train Route
- Guwahati to Kolkata, Malda to Kamakhya, New Jalpaiguri – Nagercoil, New Jalpaiguri – Tiruchirappalli, Alipurduar – Bengaluru, Alipurduar – Mumbai (Panvel), Sealdah-Banaras, Howrah-Anand Vihar, Santragachi-Tambaram, Jayrambati to Maynapur
- Flag-off Date
- January 17
- Passenger Capacity
- 823 (Vande Bharat Sleeper Express)
- Coach Composition
- 11 AC 3-tier, 4 AC 2-tier, 1 First Class AC (Vande Bharat Sleeper Express)
- Safety Features
- Kavach system, emergency talk-back units, advanced driver's cab (Vande Bharat Sleeper Express)
- Key Beneficiary Districts
- Kamrup Metropolitan, Bongaigaon (Assam), Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri, Malda, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, Howrah (West Bengal)
- Additional Trains
- Seven Amrit Bharat Express routes, Jayrambati to Maynapur passenger train
- Investment in Railway Stations
- Rs 3,600 crore for 101 stations in West Bengal under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Sources
PM Modi likely to flag-off 1st Vande Bharat train on Jan 17 between Guwahati and Kolkata
PM Modi to launch India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train
Rs 3,600 crore investment: What’s changing at 101 railway stations in West Bengal under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
PM to flag-off Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati and Kolkata on Jan 17: Bengal BJP chief
PM to flag-off Guwahati-Kolkata Vande Bharat sleeper train on Jan 17: Bengal BJP chief
Vande Bharat Sleeper: No RAC Or Waitlisted Tickets, Higher Fares as Railways Roll Out Overnight Service
Vande Bharat Sleeper Express fare: How much it will cost from Howrah/Kamakhya to Malda, NJP
Railways finalises fare of first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Howrah to Guwahati
India’s First Sleeper Vande Bharat Kolkata–Guwahati to Be Flagged Off by PM Modi on Jan 17 – Train Features, Photos
Bengal likely to get 7 Amrit Bharat trains
Vande Bharat sleeper train from Guwahati-Kolkata starts Jan 17 – Know stations it will cover, ticket prices here
Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Launch: Check stations, route, fares, and features
Alipurduar-SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table
Inside Vande Bharat sleeper train set to roll out on Howrah–Guwahati route
