Everybody enjoys train journeys that don’t last for a long period of time. Watching the changing scenery zoom past your coach is a surreal experience. If you don’t have to constantly sit in a cramped space for more than a stipulated time. And soon, this might be a dream come true for people travelling from Kolkata to Agartala. As the new link connecting Kolkata to Agartala comes up, the distance between the two destinations will be drastically reduced to just 10 hours and the train will be connected via Dhaka. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming railway link between the two cities.
Kolkata To Agartala In 10 Hours, Soon?
For those who aren’t aware, it generally takes 31 hours to travel between Agartala and Kolkata. However, with the completion of this project, the distance between the two via Dhaka will drastically be reduced to just a mere 10 hours. According to a news report by News18, it was mentioned that the Union Minister, Pratima Bhowmick, admitted that it is expected that the rail route will start by Durga Puja as the work is nearly complete. Speaking about the railway link between India and Bangladesh, currently, there are four rail links.
These include Petrapole and Benaploe, Gede and Darshana, Radhikapur and Biral, and Singhabad and Rohanpur. As it happens, this new line will be connected via Akhaura, thereby connecting to the Dhaka Chittagong route. Moreover, the Akhaura rail line will also pass through Dhaka instead of Guwahati in Assam. As a result, this will reduce the distance between Kolkata and Agartala to just 550 kilometres from 1,600 kilometres.
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What Can You See In The Two Cities?
Talking about both Agartala and Kolkata, there are many places to see in the cities. The capital of Tripura has many places for tourists, such as Ujjayanta Palace Museum, Neer Mahal, and Unakoti Rock Carvings. While in Kolkata, the places worth visiting include the iconic Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, St. Pauls’s Cathedral, and Fort William. You will find many relics of imperialism in Kolkata, that merge with traditional and modern architecture.
So, if you are someone who is planning to visit the place, don’t forget to do it soon.
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