Shri V. Somanna, Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, undertook a three-day visit to Assam and the Northeast to review ongoing railway infrastructure projects. As part of his visit, he inspected Dibrugarh Railway Station on Saturday and Guwahati Railway Station today, assessing the progress of redevelopment works under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) and reviewing key passenger facilities.

At Dibrugarh Railway Station, the Minister, inspected the ongoing modernization efforts being carried out at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.27 crores. The project is expected to be completed by October 2025. He also reviewed safety measures, passenger amenities, and key infrastructural developments, including Railway electrification and the Murkongselek–Pasighat New Line project. He later visited the Bogibeel Rail-cum-Road Bridge, which has significantly enhanced connectivity between Dibrugarh and Dhemaji across the Brahmaputra River.

Today, the Minister accompanied by Shri Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, visited Guwahati Railway Station to inspect the redevelopment work being undertaken at a cost of Rs. 181.09 crores. He reviewed key facilities, including waiting halls, QR code ticketing counters, security arrangements and the Executive Lounge. He appreciated the cleanliness of the station and held discussions with railway officials on further improvements.

During the review meeting, the Minister discussed the progress of key infrastructure projects, including doubling works and the expansion of railway networks to improve regional connectivity. He emphasized the importance of timely completion of railway electrification projects, ensuring that 100% electrification in Assam will be achieved by the end of 2025.

 

Addressing the media, Shri V. Somanna highlighted the significant progress in railway infrastructure development in the Northeast under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He noted that a record allocation of Rs. 10,440 crores has been made for Railways in the region in the Union Budget 2025-26. Additionally, he mentioned that 50 railway stations in Assam are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to enhance passenger comfort and operational efficiency.

The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to modernizing railway stations and strengthening rail connectivity in the Northeast ensuring better passenger experience.

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