Transport

Transport facilities in West Bengal are quite developed, contributing to the economy of the state. The different districts of West Bengal are very well connected by rail. The two railway stations of the capital city of Kolkata: Howrah and Sealdah are the major stations of the eastern region. The total length of the railway network in West Bengal is 3,825 km (2,377 mi). Kolkata occupies a central position in Indian railways, as it is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway, which are the two sections of the Indian Railways. The Northeast Frontier Railway connects the northern parts of West Bengal.

The Kolkata metro is another means of transport within Kolkata and it is the first underground railway in India. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (NFR) connects the hill station, Darjeeling to other parts of the state. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport situated at Dum Dum is the only international airport in the state. Another major airport of the state is Bagdogra airport near Siliguri.

The entire state of West Bengal has a wide network of roads, covering a total length of 92,023 km (57,180 mi). The road network is facilitated by National Highways constituting a total length of 2,377 km (1,477 mi) and State Highways comprising of 2,393 km (1,487 mi). The neighboring states of Bihar, Orissa and Jharkhand can easily be accessed through the roads. The network of roads also connects the neighboring countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.

Another important means of transport in the state is through waterways, contributing significantly to the economy of the state. The Kolkata Port Trust supervises the river-ports of the Kolkata docks and the Haldia docks.