Mapping
Source: IE
Context: The Tripura-Bangladesh railway link (about 12km) was recently inaugurated. This project, known as the Agartala-Akhaura railway, has the potential to dramatically reduce travel time between Agartala and Kolkata from 31 hours to just 10 hours, opening up new opportunities for tourism, trade, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Funding for the project is entirely provided by India, with contributions from the Ministry for Development of North East Region and the Ministry of External Affairs.
Other Rail Link are:
| Train Name | Route | Description |
| Bandhan Express | Kolkata to Khulna | Rebooted an old rail link; Previously Barisal Express; Restored in 2017; Crosses the Petrapole-Benapole border. |
| Maitree Express | Kolkata to Dhaka Cantonment | Started in April 2008. |
| Mitali Express | Siliguri to Bangladesh capital | Announced by PM Modi in March 2021. |
