Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Sunday, met the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and sought a comprehensive expansion of the railway network in the northeastern state to strengthen regional and cross-border connectivity.

During the meeting, which lasted nearly 25 minutes at the Railway Minister's official residence, Chief Minister Sarma made a series of proposals aimed at improving transport links within Assam and with neighbouring regions.

He requested the introduction of three new Amrit Bharat trains to and from the state, alongside the creation of a new rail corridor connecting Umrangso in Dima Hasao district with Lanka in Hojai district.

The proposed link, the Chief Minister said, would not only enhance intra-state connectivity but also open new aven

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