The Railway Ministry has approved the construction of four new railway lines in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts, aimed at strengthening transport links in strategically important border areas. The approvals were issued by the Eastern Railway and cover routes that together span more than 53 km. The projects form part of a wider effort to enhance passenger movement and freight capacity in relatively underserved parts of the state. The plan also envisages a three point two kilometre (km) railway bridge across the Krishna River.

The approved routes comprise the 20 km Bangaon–Poramaheshtala line, the 11.5 km Bangaon–Chandabazar stretch, the 13.8 km Chandabazar–Bagdah line and the eight point seventeen km Ranaghat (Aranghata)–Duttaphulia connection. Each corridor has been designed to integrate with existing networks operated by the Eastern Railway and to provide new direct links between rural nodes and larger hubs. Construction timelines and tendering processes were indicated to follow standard railway procurement procedures.

Railway authorities noted that the projects carry strategic significance by strengthening connectivity near the India-Bangladesh border and by improving national security infrastructure in border districts. Officials stated that enhanced connectivity is expected to reduce travel times and to facilitate more efficient movement of personnel and equipment for both civilian and strategic needs. The works are also intended to improve evacuation options and logistical access in the event of emergencies along the frontier.

Beyond strategic considerations, the Eastern Railway indicated the new lines would stimulate local economies by lowering transportation costs and by widening market access for agricultural produce. Farmers and small traders in the border areas are likely to benefit from quicker and more affordable freight movement, which could raise incomes and encourage greater commercial activity. Project proponents expect these connectivity gains to support regional development while strengthening the resilience of supply chains across the districts.