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Guwahati, May 06 (ANI): In a major boost to India’s connectivity, Assam got its first Shatabdi Express train recently and now has a niche position in the Railway Map of India. The new train will run between Dibrugarh and Guwahati. Thousands of enthusiastic people turned out for the flagging off ceremony of the much-awaited train, which was flagged off by Minister of State for Railways, Rajen Gohain. A number of ministers and dignitaries were also present during the event. Locals said the new train was a blessing for the region as it would cut short expenses and travelling time. The Shatabdi trains are counted among the fastest and most prestigious trains of Indian Railways along with Rajdhani and Duronto trains. The train has seven intermediate stoppage including Moranhat, Sibsagar, Mariani, Kharkating, Dimapur, Lumding, Saparmukh.
