Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Centre Approves New Railway Lines in North Bengal
The central government has approved the construction of three new railway lines in North Bengal.
These lines will connect different towns and cities, making it easier for people to travel and for goods to be transported.
The lines are expected to bring many benefits, like reducing travel time, helping local trade, and improving the lives of people in the region.
Additionally, a new 27-kilometre railway line from Arambagh to Radhanagar has been approved, which will connect the birthplace of the famous social reformer Raja Rammohan Roy.
The survey for this new line will start soon, and the cost has been approved by the railway ministry.
Central government approves three new railway lines in North Bengal: Raiganj–Dalkhola (43.43 km), Gazole–Itahar (27.20 km), and Raiganj–Itahar (22.16 km).
New lines aim to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and boost local trade and socio-economic benefits in the region.
Raiganj–Itahar line will have 22.16 km with four stations and 48 bridges; Gazole–Itahar line will have 27.20 km with three stations and 49 bridges; Raiganj–Dalkhola line will have 43.43 km with five stations and 116 bridges.
Railway ministry approves 27-kilometre railway line from Arambagh to Radhanagar, connecting the birthplace of Raja Rammohan Roy.
Survey for the Arambagh–Radhanagar line to begin this year, with a sanctioned cost of Rs 81 lakh from the regular budget of Indian Railways.
- Who
- Central government, Railway Ministry, BJP MLAs Biman Ghosh and Sushanta Ghosh
- What
- Approval of new railway lines in North Bengal
- When
- Approval announced on Saturday, survey to begin this year
- Where
- North Bengal, West Bengal
- Why
- To improve connectivity, boost trade, and enhance socio-economic benefits
- Raiganj–Dalkhola line
- 43.43 km
- Gazole–Itahar line
- 27.20 km
- Raiganj–Itahar line
- 22.16 km
- Arambagh–Radhanagar line
- 27 km
- Survey cost
- Rs 81 lakh
