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In the wake of the presentation of the Rail Budget 2016 in February, which vowed to create a better travelling experience for passengers, the Indian Railways has unveiled its latest achievement in this regard involving the start of 2 new trains. Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu on Friday flagged off two new trains through video-conferencing today – Railways has been working to connect every part of the country with a better rail network and this is part of that drive. (Image Source: Express Photos)
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The first Indian Railways train is 15623/15624 Kamakhya-Bhagat Ki Kothi (Jodhpur) Express (weekly) and the second is a passenger service 75713/75714 Siliguri-New Coochbehar DEMU (six days a week) on the newly-constructed New Coochbehar-Changrabandha section. Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha was also present on the occasion. (Image Source: Indian Railways)
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Speaking on the occasion, Suresh Prabhu said this was a long-standing demand of the people of northeastern region to provide train services in these areas. He said the connectivity through DEMU train between New Coochbehar and Changrabandha in West Bengal would benefit all, including daily-passengers and businessmen. (Image Source: Express Photos)
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Prabhu said the other train service – the Kamakhya-Bhagat Ki Kothi Express – will not only connect north India from north-east India, but will also help lakhs and lakhs of pilgrims visiting Maa Kamakhya Temple. He said this train will reach Bhagat Ki Kothi Station by passing seven states. (Image Source: Express Photos)
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