In a dedicated effort to advance crucial infrastructure projects in the northeastern region, Shri Anil Kumar Khandelwal, Member Infrastructure, Railway Board recently inspected some important on-going railway projects of Northeast Frontier Railway. The projects inspected include Bhairabi – Sairang new line project, Jiribam – Imphal new line project and Agartala – Akhaura International rail connectivity project.
More Details:
Indian Railways is significantly contributing towards transforming the connectivity scenario of the North-eastern states by executing several railway projects under its “Capital Connectivity” projects and ‘Act East Policy’ of Government of India. Recently, Shri Anil Kumar Khandelwal, Member Infrastructure of the Railway Board, conducted an inspection of several key ongoing railway projects in the N. F. Railway.
The projects inspected include the Bhairabi – Sairang New Line Project, the Jiribam – Imphal New Line Project, and the Agartala – Akhaura International Rail Connectivity Project. These inspections highlight the Railway Board’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and infrastructure development in the northeastern region.
Inspection of Bhairabi – Sairang Project:
- He started the inspection of the construction work of Bhairabi – Sairang New railway line project which aims to connect the North-eastern state of Mizoram with the rest of the country through stable rail connectivity and at an advanced stage of completion.
- About 93% of the project works have already been completed. The project aims to add 51.38 km of railway track in the Mizoram state and consists of 55 major bridges and 87 minor bridges.
- The total length of the tunnels in the project is 12853 metres. The project consists of 4 no’s of stations. The tallest Pier of the bridge no. 196 of the project is of 104 metre which is 42 metre taller than the Qutub Minar.
Inspection of Jiribam – Imphal Project:
- Shri Khandelwal also inspected the construction work of Jiribam – Imphal New Line Project. This project aims to connect the North-eastern state of Manipur with the rest of the country and is at an advanced stage of completion.
- The project is 111 km long and consists of 52 tunnels, 11 major bridges, 129 minor bridges. The tallest Pier railway bridge of the world with a height of 141 metres is being constructed in this project. About 77% of the project works have already been completed.
Inspection of Agartala – Akhaura International Rail Connectivity:
- He also inspected the Agartala – Akhaura International rail connectivity project which will link Bangladesh’s Akhaura station through the international immigration station at Nischintpur (Tripura).
- It will be a dual gauge station for both passenger and goods interchange between India and Bangladesh.
- This rail link will provide a great boost to the tourism sector, increase trade and commerce and will bolster the socio economic development of the two countries.
Conclusion:
These projects will provide enhanced connectivity to the people of the hilly states of Mizoram and Manipur respectively. Once completed, it will help grow small scale industries in the area boosting socio economic growth. People of these states will get long distance train access across the country with uninterrupted supply of essential goods at a much lower cost.
Source: NFR – Press Release | Images Credit (representational): Northeast Frontier Railway
