Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates Rail Projects and Flags Off New Train Services in WB
On February 9, 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways(MoR), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), virtually inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge(ROB) and Kumarpur ROB, and flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro train service in West Bengal(WB).
Key Highlights:
ROB: The Siuri ROB is expected to eliminate transit delays for local residents.
On February 9, 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways(MoR), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), virtually inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge(ROB) and Kumarpur ROB, and flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro train service in West Bengal(WB).
Key Highlights:
ROB: The Siuri ROB is expected to eliminate transit delays for local residents.
- The Kumarpur ROB serves as a vital link between central Asansol, West Burdwan, and Jharkhand, facilitating smoother trade, reducing traffic congestion in the industrial belt, and enhancing overall regional connectivity.
Asansol–Bokaro train service: The new train service links two key SAIL(Steel Authority of India Limited) industrial hubs, passing through West Burdwan, Purulia, and Bokaro, benefiting thousands of commuters and enhancing economic and interstate connectivity between WB and Jharkhand.
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