Overview
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said three Amrit Bharat trains to and from Assam received central clearance after talks in New Delhi.
- Ashwini Vaishnaw responded positively to Assam’s proposals and assured time-bound implementation, according to an official statement.
- A new intra-state rail link between Umrangso in Dima Hasao and Lanka in Hojai was proposed to improve access for hilly and central regions.
- Assam sought expedited work on the Kokrajhar–Gelephu line to connect with Bhutan’s Mindfulness City, a project still at the proposal stage.
- The Chief Minister also requested additional stoppages for major long-distance trains to improve service for smaller towns and rural areas.