Union minister Rajen Gohain flags off new Shatabdi express between Guwahati to Dibrugarh

GUWAHATI: Union minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain today flagged off a new Shatabdi Express train between Dibrugarh and Guwahati.

"There was a long-standing demand for better rail connectivity with Guwahati from Dibrugarh," said Gohain.

He said that the Shatabdi Express trains are among the fastest and most prestigious trains of Indian Railways along with Rajdhani and Duronto trains which connect metro cities with other important cities from the point of view of tourism, pilgrimage or business.

He said, the train would have latest fully air-conditioned LHB Coaches to provide safety and extra comfort.

Guwahati Shatabdi Express train would operate three-days-a-week from Dibrugarh and Guwahati.