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Sikkim to get connected by rail to Gangtok
01 Oct 2011
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CW Team
Twelve new line projects, four gauge conversion projects and two doubling projects have been under execution in the North-Eastern region in order to improve rail connectivity. Eight new line projects and two gauge conversion projects have been declared as national projects and dedicated fund has been created to implement these projects. Under the new line projects, all north-east state capitals, except that of Sikkim would get connected by rail. However, Sivok Rangpo new line project will provide connectivity to Sikkim has been taken up.
Twelve new line projects, four gauge conversion projects and two doubling projects have been under execution in the North-Eastern region in order to improve rail connectivity. Eight new line projects and two gauge conversion projects have been declared as national projects and dedicated fund has been created to implement these projects. Under the new line projects, all north-east state capitals, except that of Sikkim would get connected by rail. However, Sivok Rangpo new line project will provide connectivity to Sikkim has been taken up.