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Agartala-Kolkata train begins service without fanfare
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 10:16 PM
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The much-anticipated train service connecting Agartala and Kolkata has commenced operations. The inaugural journey departed without any official ceremony.
A long-awaited train service connecting Agartala in Tripura and Kolkata in West Bengal has begun its operations. The inaugural train departed from Agartala, marking a significant development for rail connectivity between the two regions.
The commencement of this service, which has been anticipated for some time, proceeded without the usual official inauguration ceremony. Details regarding the reasons for the absence of a formal event were not immediately available.
This new rail link is expected to enhance travel and trade opportunities between Tripura and West Bengal, providing a crucial transportation alternative for passengers.
The commencement of this service, which has been anticipated for some time, proceeded without the usual official inauguration ceremony. Details regarding the reasons for the absence of a formal event were not immediately available.
This new rail link is expected to enhance travel and trade opportunities between Tripura and West Bengal, providing a crucial transportation alternative for passengers.