Assam CM meets Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, discuss major railway expansion projects
New Delhi, May 31
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at his residence here and discussed ways to accelerate railway infrastructure development across the state, with a focus on improving connectivity and enhancing passenger amenities.
Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, the Chief Minister described it as "always a pleasure to meet our erudite and very knowledgeable Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji."
The two leaders reviewed the ongoing transformation of Assam's railway network, including the expansion of more than 1,300 km of railway tracks and the redevelopment of over 50 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
"We exchanged notes on expanding the overall railway network and rail infrastructure in Assam, which includes work on ongoing 1,300+ km of track expansion and 50+ Amrit Bharat stations," the Chief Minister said in his post.
The discussions formed part of the Centre's and the state government's broader efforts to strengthen rail connectivity, improve transport infrastructure and support economic growth in Assam and the wider Northeast region.
The ongoing projects are expected to enhance passenger convenience, improve freight movement and provide a significant boost to regional development, further integrating Assam with the national railway network.
Meanwhile, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital here on Saturday.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) shared information about the meeting on the social media platform X, stating, "Chief Minister of Assam, Shri @himantabiswa met Prime Minister @narendramodi."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some serious investment in the Northeast! Assam's connectivity to the rest of India has been poor for decades. These projects will boost trade and tourism both. 👍
CM Himanta and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seem to have a good working relationship. But actions speak louder than words—hope these plans translate into better passenger amenities, especially at smaller stations. The Amrit Bharat scheme should focus on cleanliness and basic facilities first. 🚂
Interesting to see the attention on Assam's railways. As someone who travels often, I hope the new stations will be well-designed and not just rushed. The narrow-gauge conversion to broad-gauge in the Northeast has been a huge step forward—can't wait for more.
It's great that both CM and PM are meeting together for Assam's development. The Northeast region has always been neglected in terms of rail connectivity. Let's hope these 1,300+ km tracks are laid efficiently and that local communities benefit from job creation too.
A constructive meeting. But I hope the government prioritizes safety standards alongside expansion. Recent train accidents in other states show that maintenance can't be overlooked. Assam's terrain makes it even more critical to ensure quality track laying and signaling.
K Kavya N