India, Feb. 11 -- In a major boost to connectivity in Upper Assam, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has confirmed that a new Vande Bharat Express train will be introduced from Dibrugarh in the coming days, along with a comprehensive railway infrastructure upgrade for the city.

The announcement came in response to a letter written by a youth leader from Dibrugarh and conscious citizen, Parag Dutta, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 21, 2025, advocating railway infrastructure development in Dibrugarh.

The PMO's reply, dated February 9, 2026, outlined an ambitious development roadmap for the city's railway network.

According to the PMO communication, four major development projects are currently in progress for Dibrugarh. These...