The new Railway Line in Sikkim proposed between Melli and Dentam through Jorethang and Legship progressed as the Railway Minister, through an official statement, declared that the final location for the new line has been approved by the Centre.
The Railway Minister highlighted that the new Railway Line in Sikkim will expand the rail connectivity in the southern and western regions of Sikkim.
About the New Railway Line in Sikkim
The new railway line, projected to have an approximate length of 75 kilometres during the initial feasibility survey, is intended as a strategic extension of the Sivok-Rangpo railway line, which is anticipated to become operational by 2027.
About the Survey
As per the Ashwini Vaishnav statement, the survey for the new railway line in Sikkim will be conducted by Northeast Frontier Railway at a cost of ₹2.25 crore.
Objective Behind Survey
The final location survey is designed to yield comprehensive technical and feasibility insights that are essential for determining the final alignment, engineering design, and cost estimation for the project.
Future Projection
It is expected that the work tenders associated with the execution of the survey will be issued shortly.
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