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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Praises Bullet Train Link to Guwahati
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🗓 01 Nov 2026, 06:38 PM
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Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the proposed bullet train link to Guwahati, calling it a pivotal moment for East India.
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised the proposed bullet train link to Guwahati, calling it a pivotal moment for East India.
The high‑speed rail project, which would connect Guwahati to major cities in the region, is part of the national high‑speed rail initiative aimed at boosting connectivity and economic growth.
Sarma highlighted that the new link would reduce travel time and enhance trade and tourism between Assam and other eastern states.
While the project is still in the planning stages, the Chief Minister's endorsement signals strong state support for the initiative.
The high‑speed rail project, which would connect Guwahati to major cities in the region, is part of the national high‑speed rail initiative aimed at boosting connectivity and economic growth.
Sarma highlighted that the new link would reduce travel time and enhance trade and tourism between Assam and other eastern states.
While the project is still in the planning stages, the Chief Minister's endorsement signals strong state support for the initiative.