Sentinel Digital Desk
Since 2014, 1,824 km of new railway tracks have been added in Assam and the Northeast—more than the entire rail network of Sri Lanka!
For 2025-26, the railway budget for Assam and the Northeast is Rs. 10,440 crore—over 5 times the allocation from 2009-14.
Currently, Rs. 74,972 crore worth of railway projects are in progress, including new tracks, electrification, and station upgrades, ensuring better connectivity and faster travel.
50 Amrit Bharat Stations are being developed in Assam, transforming railway hubs with modern facilities, better amenities, and improved passenger experience.