Nepal is reportedly in plans to commence railway construction within two years to connect its capital city Kathmandu with India and China. Reports suggest that the DPRs of Birgunj-Kathmandu and Rasuwagadhi-Kathmandu railways will be prepared soon. Besides, the first trans-border railway between Nepal and India will be planned in the coming financial year. Railway service to be made operational at Jayanagar-Bijalpura and from Bathnaha, India to Biratnagar and completion of Bijalpura-Bardibas segment are also part of the plans.