Guwahati, Sept. 11 -- In a major relief for daily commuters and long-distance travelers, the Ministry of Railways has officially approved new train stoppages at Goreswar, Gossaigaon Hat, and Chautara railway stations in Assam on an experimental basis.

Residents across Lower Assam and the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) have welcomed the decision, which they expect will transform local connectivity, ease travel burdens, and stimulate regional development.

According to the notification, five key trains will now halt at the newly approved stations.

Authorities have sanctioned a halt for the Guwahati-Murkeong Lachit Express (15673/74) at Goreswar, while they have approved stops for the Howrah-Dibrugarh Kamrup Express (15959/60) at both G...