Jaipur-Tatanagar-Santragachi Express train flagged off, to link 5 states
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari flagged off the Jaipur (Khatipura)-Tatanagar-Santragachi Express train on 26 October 2026. The service is meant to improve rail connectivity between Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
What this means for you
People who travel between these five states, especially migrant workers in Rajasthan, traders and students, may find the new train useful. Ordinary passengers do not need to do anything; check the official railway information for timings and stops.
Key facts
- The train was flagged off on 26 October 2026
- It links Jaipur (Khatipura), Tatanagar and Santragachi
- It is meant to improve connectivity across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal
- The Railway Minister joined the event through video conferencing
- Over 1,300 stations across the country are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
What happened
On 26 October 2026, the Jaipur (Khatipura)-Tatanagar-Santragachi Express train was launched. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari flagged off the train. The Railway Minister joined the event through video conferencing.
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh, Mayor Sunil Kothari, MPs Vidyut Baran Mahato and Manju Sharma, and other public representatives and citizens were present at the event.
Who benefits
According to the Railway Minister, the train links Jaipur with Jamshedpur and Kolkata. It is expected to improve rail connectivity between Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
The notice says the new service will help migrant workers living in Rajasthan, business communities, students and other travellers moving between different regions. The Railway Minister said railway development is being planned around the needs of the middle class and economically weaker families, for whom rail is a major affordable means of transport.
Station redevelopment
The Railway Minister said more than 1,300 stations across the country are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. In Jharkhand, 57 stations are being redeveloped, and work has been completed at several of them, including Godda, Govindpur Road, Lohardaga, Madhupur and Muri.
In West Bengal too, several stations are being redeveloped, including Santragachi, Jalpaiguri Road, Jaychandi Pahar, Haldia and Kamakhya Guri.
Other railway work
The Railway Minister said a four-line expansion is under way on the rail line connecting Howrah, Kharagpur, Chakulia and Tatanagar. The 4.5-km section of Kolkata Metro linked to Belghata-IT Centre has been completed and trial runs have begun; it will provide connectivity to the Green Line.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari thanked the Railway Minister for the railway infrastructure projects in the state. He said the average annual railway budget for West Bengal was Rs 4,380 crore during 2009-2014, and has risen to Rs 14,205 crore for 2026-27.
What to do next
The notice does not give the train’s timings, stops or fares. Passengers should check official railway information for timings and stops before planning a journey.
Questions and answers
When was the Jaipur-Tatanagar-Santragachi Express started?
On 26 October 2026. The Railway Minister and the West Bengal Chief Minister flagged it off the same day.
Which cities does this train connect?
Jaipur (Khatipura), Tatanagar and Santragachi. According to the Railway Minister, it links Jaipur with Jamshedpur and Kolkata.
Who will benefit from this train?
Migrant workers living in Rajasthan, business communities, students and other travellers. Connectivity between the five states is also expected to improve.
Where can I check the train's timing and stops?
The notice does not give timings or stops. Check official railway information for these details.
What is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
It is a scheme for redeveloping railway stations. According to the notice, more than 1,300 stations across the country have been taken up under it.
Source: PIB, "रेल मंत्री एवं पश्चिम बंगाल के मुख्यमंत्री ने जयपुर (खातीपुरा) - टाटानगर - सांतरागाछी एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन का हरी झंडी दिखाकर किया शुभारंभ", 26 October 2026. Read the original notice
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