<h1>Prime Minister flags off second Vande Bharat Express for northeastern city amid massive railway infrastructure development</h1> The Prime Minister will virtually flag off the second Vande Bharat Express for a northeastern city, connecting multiple stations via two intermediate stops. The Railway Board Chairman inspected station facilities and reviewed redevelopment plans under a 500-crore infrastructure scheme featuring world-class amenities including lounges, food courts, and accessibility features. The state received a record railway budget allocation of nearly 20,000 crores for development, representing an eight-fold increase from previous years. Officials announced that 157 stations statewide are being redeveloped, with major capacity expansion projects including new lines and doubling work across the eastern region.