Agartala-Akhaura Cross-Border Rail Link Project

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The Indian and Bangladesh Prime Minister will jointly inaugurate the Agartala-Akhaura CrossBorder Rail Link Project.

Key Highlights:

• The rail link will significantly reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka.
• At present, the rail route from Agartala to Kolkata is around 1600 kilometers and takes 38 hours. Once the rail link opens, the travel time will be reduced to roughly 10 hours.
• Expected to boost India-Bangladesh trade in various goods such as agriculture products, tea, sugar, construction items, iron and steel, and consumer goods.
• It Will help foster closer relationships between people from India and Bangladesh.