India to expand rail connectivity with Bangladesh

India is likely to extend its railway network to two more places along the India-Bangladesh border in order to improve connectivity between the two countries. The places are Sabroom in southern Tripura, which is about 135 km from Agartala and Akhaurah in western Tripura, nearly 6 km from Agartala railway station. Bangladesh operates regular train services on its side up to Akhaurah and various other places, just opposite several sub-divisional towns in Tripura. Indian Railway Construction Company (IRCON) held talks with Bangladesh Government and Railway Ministry officials to finalise alignment of the 13 km Agartala-Akhaurah connecting rail line. Of the 13 km rail line, 5.4 km falls in India and the residual portion in Bangladesh. Contact: Indian Railways. Website: www.indianrailways.gov.in