Bangladesh to restore abandoned railway linkages

Bangladesh might restore the abandoned railway connectivity that existed before the partition of India to boost trade and people-to-people contact. With the help of Indian investment, preliminary works have started to lay a 15-km railway track to link Tripura´s capital Agartala with Bangladesh´s (southeastern city) Akhaurah. The project will be operational at the earliest as the two countries are very serious to execute the plan. The total cost of the proposed project is estimated at Rs 252 crore. The Indian Railway Construction Company (IRCON) will lay the new railway tracks on both sides of the border. Contact: IRCON. Website: www.ircon.org