India and Bhutan have announced the launch of two major cross-border railway projects. This step was confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a special press briefing on Monday. The two rail projects will connect Banarhat, located in West Bengal, with Samtse in Bhutan, and Kokrajhar in Assam with Gelephu, Bhutan. This will mark the first-ever rail connectivity between the two countries, making it a milestone in their growing relationship.






