Guwahati: Assam and the Northeast are witnessing rapid railway development under the leadership of Narendra Modi, with increased investment, expanded connectivity, and modern infrastructure transforming the region’s rail network. According to officials of the Northeast Frontier Railway, the railway budget allocation for Assam and the Northeast has risen sharply from an average of ₹2,122 crore during 2009–14 to ₹11,486 crore in 2026–27, nearly a fivefold increase. Currently, railway projects worth over ₹72,468 crore are underway in the region.
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, around 60 railway stations across Assam and the Northeast are being redeveloped with modern passenger amenities and improved infrastructure. The redevelopment work of Haibargaon Railway Station has already been completed. Since 2014, nearly 1,900 kilometres of new railway lines have been constructed in the region, while electrification has progressed significantly. States such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura and Mizoram have achieved full electrification, with Assam nearing the milestone.
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The Prime Minister is also set to launch several key projects, including the Furkating–Tinsukia railway doubling project and a POH workshop at Bashbari for coach maintenance. Additionally, electrification of major railway routes such as Rangiya–Murkongselek, Chaparmukh–Dibrugarh, and Badarpur–Silchar lines will be dedicated to the nation. Three new train services — Kamakhya–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express, Guwahati–New Jalpaiguri Express, and Narangi–Agartala Express — will also be flagged off, further strengthening connectivity and boosting trade, tourism, and economic growth across the Northeast.
