Siliguri MLA Dr. Shankar Ghosh Demands

I met the honorable Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi.

In this meeting, I requested his prompt consideration of the following proposals to address Siliguri's long-pending needs:

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 to South India.

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

4. Vande Bharat Sleeper Coach: Introduction of Vande Bharat sleeper coaches to enhance passenger comfort and experience.

5. Metro or Monorail: Introduction of a metro or monorail from 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 at Bagrakot near Siliguri Town Station to ensure safe and convenient passage.

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

9. Survey for Railway Line Diversion: A survey to assess the feasibility of diverting the railway line outside Siliguri City to reduce congestion and enhance safety.

I would like to thank Shri Raju Bista MP, Darjeeling and Shri Manoj Tigga MP, Alipurduar for their help and cooperation.