Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Centre Approves Three New Amrit Bharat Trains for Assam
Imagine getting new, faster trains that are comfy and don't cost too much!
Assam is getting three of these new trains.
They will help people travel more easily between different places.
Plus, there will be a new train line connecting two parts of Assam, making it easier to get to remote areas.
Another new line will connect Assam to a city in Bhutan, which could help with trade and tourism.
Even the trains that already run through Assam will get more stops so more people can use them.
All of this is to help Assam grow and make travel better for everyone.
Assam will receive three new Amrit Bharat trains to improve connectivity and passenger convenience.
A new rail link is planned between Umrangso and Lanka to enhance accessibility in central Assam.
The Kokrajhar–Gelephu railway line is being expedited to connect Assam with Bhutan's Mindfulness City.
Discussions included increasing the number of stoppages for major trains passing through Assam.
These developments aim to boost development and ease travel for the people of Assam.
- Who
- Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Approval for three new Amrit Bharat trains and discussion on infrastructure initiatives including new rail links and more train stoppages.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To enhance railway connectivity, ease travel, and promote development in Assam.
- New Train Service
- Three Amrit Bharat Express trains
- New Rail Link
- Umrangso to Lanka
- Cross-border Project
- Kokrajhar–Gelephu railway line to Bhutan
- Stoppages
- More stoppages for major trains
- Meeting Participants
- CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw