Union Cabinet clears ₹4,400cr railway projects in West Bengal, Jharkhand
India
Big news for train travel in the east: The Union Cabinet just approved two major railway projects worth over ₹4,400 crore to make journeys smoother in West Bengal and Jharkhand.
The goal? Less congestion and better connectivity on some of the region's busiest tracks.
Projects to enhance train movement
First up, a fourth rail line will be added between Santragachi and Kharagpur in West Bengal (₹2,905 crore), which should help clear up traffic on this packed route.
The second project brings a new fourth line between Sainthia Junction (West Bengal) and Pakur (Jharkhand), with ₹1,569 crore set aside.
This upgrade is expected to connect more industrial areas and speed up both passenger and freight trains, making travel faster and supporting local growth.