Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated rail projects in West Bengal to strengthen the connectivity of the state with other parts of the country. Modi flagged off the inaugural train from Noapara to Dakshineswar in the 4.1-km stretch of the north-south corridor of the metro railway. Modi dedicated to the nation the third line between Kalaikunda and Jhargram, doubling of Azimganj to Khagraghat Road section, the fourth line between Dankuni and Baruipara, and the third line between Rasulpur and Magra. He also dedicated the doubling of Azimganj to Khagraghat Road section which is a part of Howrah – Bandel- Azimganj section of Eastern Railway, at a project cost of Rs 239.38 crore.
He also dedicated the fourth line between Dankuni and Baruipara (11.28 kms) of Howrah –Bardhaman Chord line and the third line between Rasulpur and Magra (42.42 kms) of Howrah –Bardhaman Main Line, which serves as a principal Gateway of Kolkata. Both these projects are supercritical projects and will enhance capacity on the highly utilized network in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. These new lines will ensure better connectivity with places where there are coal, steel and fertiliser industries, thus providing impetus to new ventures.