Agartala, July 4: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has announced that Tripura is likely to get the Vande Bharat Express service very soon, marking a significant step towards strengthening the state’s railway connectivity.
Speaking on the development, the Chief Minister said that efforts are underway to introduce the semi-high-speed train from Tripura, and the service is expected to begin in the near future. He expressed hope that the launch of the Vande Bharat Express would improve passenger convenience, reduce travel time, and further boost connectivity between Tripura and other parts of the country.
The proposed introduction of the Vande Bharat train is expected to be a major milestone in the state’s transportation infrastructure, benefiting commuters, tourists, and the overall economic development of Tripura.
Marking a significant milestone in railway connectivity, electric train services commenced from Agartala Railway Station on Saturday with the launch of the first electric MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train service connecting Agartala and Karimganj in Assam.
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha flagged off the Agartala–Karimganj MEMU train at a function held at Agartala Railway Station. The newly introduced train, with a passenger capacity of 3,600, is the first electric MEMU service to be introduced in the North Eastern region under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
The Agartala–Karimganj MEMU service (Train Nos. 75679/75680) will operate six days a week, remaining off on Sundays. Regular commercial operations of the train will begin from Monday, July 6.
The eco-friendly electric MEMU train is equipped with 12 stainless steel coaches and several modern passenger amenities, including LED lighting, bio-toilets, GPS-based passenger information system with announcements of upcoming stations and platform details, a public address system, CCTV surveillance, and other advanced facilities.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the launch of the electric MEMU service would strengthen rail connectivity, provide a comfortable and environmentally friendly mode of transport, and benefit thousands of passengers travelling between Tripura and Assam.
