en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Chief Minister of Gujarat inaugurated the direct express train from Bhuj to New Delhi in Gandhinagar, while the Union Railway Minister participated online from Pali, Rajasthan. The Bhuj-Delhi Express, which for the first time establishes a direct railway link between Kutch and New Delhi, was flagged off at Bhuj railway station in the presence of local officials and citizens. Attendees included a Minister of State, Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and senior railway officials.
The Chief Minister stated that Indian Railways is a key component of the national transport network and has undergone a massive transformation over the past twelve years under the leadership of the Prime Minister. He mentioned the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project as a key railway development, with its longest section—348 kilometers—being constructed in Gujarat. Since 2014, nearly 2,900 kilometers of new railway tracks have been laid in the state, and various ongoing railway projects total an investment of 1.28 trillion rupees (approximately 1.28 trillion rupees).
In this year's railway budget, Gujarat's allocation increased by 29% compared to the previous year, reaching 173.66 billion rupees (approximately 173.66 billion rupees). The Chief Minister attributed this improvement to central government initiatives, which have equipped the state with five Vande Bharat trains, one Amrit Bharat train, and one Namo Bharat train. Enhanced connectivity has made travel to Ekta Nagar and the Statue of Unity more convenient for passengers.
The Chief Minister believes that the current period of national development will bring new momentum to the railways, contributing to building a developed India. This launch is seen as part of broader efforts to accelerate railway network expansion and improve travel convenience for passengers in Gujarat. Local representatives and senior railway officials attended the ceremony in Bhuj alongside residents who directly benefit from the new service.
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