Siliguri Govt Buses Arranged Due To Farakka Rail Disruption

Train services between North Bengal and South Bengal are disrupted due to track damage near New Farakka. Passengers faced major trouble after several trains were cancelled or delayed. Following complaints that private bus operators are charging 3,000 to 6,000 rupees extra as fare, the state government has arranged extra government buses.

Government Buses Arranged In Siliguri

Around 35 to 40 government buses are kept ready at the Tenzing Norgay bus stand in Siliguri to help passengers. Some of these buses have already left for Kolkata, and more will be sent if needed. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh and Minister of State for Transport Anandamoy Barman visited the Siliguri junction on Friday night to talk with passengers and check the situation.