Katihar was connected to Parbatipur, now in Bangladesh, in 1889, by Assam Behar State Railway.

The rail bridge was opened in 1971, linking the Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop to Mala Town, New Jalpaiguri and other railway stations in North Bengal.

Delhi Bound Daily link express also available from Raiganj which service is postponed after COVID lockdown.

In 1972 and 1983 Gajole -Gunjoria Via Raiganj Rail project which can decrease the present distance between Kolkata and Siliguri had also sanctioned ,but not implemented till now for political issues.

[6] [7] [8] [9] Raiganj railway station has the following amenities: [10] There are a total of 2 platforms and 3 tracks.