President Droupadi Murmu flags off Tripura-Manipur train
Context
Recently, President Droupadi Murmu has flagged off two passenger trains, one of them connecting Tripura and Manipur for the first time.
About
The Jan Shatabdi Express will operate between Tripura's capital Agartala and Khongsang in Manipur.
The other train is a special express linking Agartala and Kolkata via Guwahati.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken an ambitious project to connect all eight northeastern States’ capitals or take the railway line to a strategic place nearest these towns.
Key features of the Project:
The Agartala-Khongsang section is on the 110 km Jiribam-Imphal new line project.
The project is a part of the aspiring initiative to connect northeast from mainland India.
Upcoming Projects:
Guwahati-Lumding-Guwahati Express: The first train between Nagaland and Meghalaya.