RAILWAY PROJECTS IN WEST BENGAL

Feb. 20, 2021

Union Minister of Railways, dedicated to the Nation series of Projects for development of Railway Infrastructure in West Bengal.

About:

  • He inaugurated 2nd Foot Over Bridge at Santragachi, Freight Terminal at Sankrail (Phase-I) & Vivekananda Meditation Centre at Howrah and dedicated to the Nation an Executive Lounge at Sealdah station, 2 Escalators at Sealdah station and 2 lifts at Sealdah station.

  • Santragachi station is one of the busiest stations over Howrah-Kharagpur section. It is being developed with all modern amenities.

  • Sankrail Freight Terminal (Phase-I) has been developed with modern facilities for freight rake handling. This Freight Terminal will serve around 40 sq.km. industrial belt spreading over Kolkata and Howrah in West Bengal.

  • Executive Lounge at Sealdah Station is another novel initiative of Railways to provide more comfort for passengers.

  • In order to augment security of passengers & railway property, an Integrated Security System has been commissioned at Barddhaman station.

Source : PIB