This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways(India), Dr. R. Velu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
| RAJYA SABHA For providing Broad Gauge rail connectivity between border towns of India and Nepal, Preliminary Engineering cum Traffic Surveys have been conducted at the following five locations on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs: 1. Jogbani (India) to Biratnagar (Nepal); 2. New Jalpaiguri (India) to Kakrabitta (Nepal) via Panitanki; 3. Nepalganj Road (India) to Nepalganj (Nepal); 4. Nautanwa (India) to Bhairahawa (Nepal); and 5. Conversion of existing rail line from Jaynagar (India) to Bijalpura to Borad Gauge and extension to Baridibas. Out of the above five proposals, Jogbani (India) to Biratnagar (Nepal) new line and Jaynagar (India) to Bijalpura Gauge Conversion with extension to Baridibas (Nepal) have been prioritized and steps have been taken for final location surveys which are expected to be completed within 5 to 6 months. This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Dr. R. Velu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today. AKS/HK/LK/TR |
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