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Railway Minister Inaugurates New Santragachi‑Khatipura Express via Virtual Ceremony
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 04:37 AM
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The Railway Ministry announced the launch of a new train linking Santragachi in West Bengal with Khatipura near Jaipur, with the minister officiating the ceremony online.
The Railway Minister conducted a virtual inauguration for a newly introduced passenger service that will run between Santragachi, a suburb of Kolkata in West Bengal, and Khatipura, a location close to Jaipur in Rajasthan. The online ceremony was streamed live on the ministry's official platforms, allowing officials and the public to witness the event in real time.
The new train is expected to enhance connectivity between eastern and northern India, offering travelers a direct link that reduces the need for multiple transfers. While exact timings and frequency have not been disclosed, the service is slated to commence operations shortly after the inauguration.
Railway officials said the addition aligns with the government's broader push to expand rail infrastructure and improve regional accessibility. The virtual format reflects ongoing digital initiatives within the ministry to reach wider audiences without the constraints of physical gatherings.
The new train is expected to enhance connectivity between eastern and northern India, offering travelers a direct link that reduces the need for multiple transfers. While exact timings and frequency have not been disclosed, the service is slated to commence operations shortly after the inauguration.
Railway officials said the addition aligns with the government's broader push to expand rail infrastructure and improve regional accessibility. The virtual format reflects ongoing digital initiatives within the ministry to reach wider audiences without the constraints of physical gatherings.