South Tripura Gets Rail Boost as Kanchanjunga Express Adds Jolaibari, Belonia Stops

SOUTH TRIPURA: In a major boost to railway connectivity in South Tripura, the Ministry of Railways has approved new stoppages for the Sealdah–Sabroom–Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express at Jolaibari and Belonia railway stations. West Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb has thanked Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw for introducing the stoppages of the Kanchanjunga Express.

“I thanked Railways Minister Ashwani Vaisnaw for introducing two stoppages of the Kanchanjunga Express at Julaibari and Belonia on an experimental basis. Students, traders, elderly persons, and people will benefit from this decision,” he wrote on Facebook.

Starting August 14, the train will halt at Jolaibari and Belonia railway stations, a move that has been widely praised by residents. The express train connects Tripura’s southernmost border subdivision, Sabroom, with Sealdah in Kolkata.

The long-awaited move was initiated after Lok Sabha MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb forwarded a representation received from senior journalist Pranab Sarkar to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in June last year. The proposal highlighted the travel difficulties faced by people of the region, especially students, senior citizens, and daily commuters.

Following a detailed review, the Railway Ministry approved the stoppages on an experimental basis to assess public response and passenger demand. This development is expected to significantly ease travel and improve accessibility for residents of South Tripura and adjoining subdivisions.

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