Agartala, May 22 -- In a major boost to rail connectivity in the Northeast, the Ministry of Railways on Friday approved the regular operation of the Agartala-Rani Kamalapati Special Train following a request by Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb.

The train, which was earlier running as a special service with train numbers 01666/01665, will now operate regularly as the 11666/11665 Agartala-Rani Kamalapati Express, bringing significant relief and convenience to passengers travelling between Tripura and central India.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed MP Biplab Kumar Deb about the approval through an official communication.

In the letter, Vaishnaw wrote, "Please refer to the discussion held with you regarding the regular operation...