Siliguri MLA Dr Shankar Ghosh Demands

নিউ দিল্লির রেল ভবনে মাননীয় রেলমন্ত্রী শ্রী Ashwini Vaishnaw মহাশয়ের সাথে সাক্ষাৎ করলাম।

Meet With honourable railway minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Jee at Rail Bhawan at...
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New Delhi.

In this meeting, I requested his prompt consideration of these following proposals and interventions to address the long pending requirements of Siliguri. The proposals are :-

1. Night Train Connectivity: One night train from NJP (Siliguri) to Sealdah station (Kolkata) after 10:30 p.m. for night connectivity between North Bengal and South Bengal.

2. Train to South India: One train from Cooch Behar/Alipurduar to Kolkata and then South India.

3. Train to Patna: One train from Siliguri to Patna.

4. VandeBharat Sleeper Coach: Introduction of VandeBharat sleeper coach to enhance passenger comfort and experience.

5. Metro or Monorail: Introduction of metro or monorail at Siliguri to Kharibari to improve urban mobility and connectivity.

6. DRM Office: Establishment of a DRM office at New Jalpaiguri to strengthen railway administration and services.

7. Small Vehicle and Foot Over Bridge: Construction of a small vehicle and foot over bridge for Bagrakot near Siliguri Town Station to ensure safe and convenient passage.

8. Heritage Recognition: Heritage recognition for the Siliguri town station to preserve its historical significance and promote tourism.

9. Survey for Railway Line Diversion: Undertaking a survey on the feasibility of diversion of the railway line outside Siliguri City to reduce congestion and enhance safety.

I would like thank Shri Raju Bista MP, Darjeeling and Shri @ Manoj Tigga MP, Alipurduar for their help and co-operation.