India's Secret Plan Unveiled: India Bhutan Rail Link: BBIN Initiative

By Srikanto Mandal 10 Sept, 2023

India's Remarkable Gesture to Bhutan: A Revolutionary Railway Connection Redefining Connectivity! Soon, the dream of traveling from India to Bhutan via a direct train route will become a reality.

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Indian Railways plans to construct a 57km broad-gauge railway line connecting Kokrajhar (Assam) in India to Gelephu in Bhutan.

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The estimated cost of the project is Rs 10 billion (approximately $129.9 million).

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This project marks the first railway construction in Bhutan.

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It is part of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal (BBIN) initiative to extend India's rail network to neighboring countries.

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The project is set to be completed by 2026.

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The BBIN initiative aims to enhance connectivity and trade among Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal.

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Also Bhutan has requested a rail link from Chilahati in Bangladesh to Haldibari in the Indian state of West Bengal.

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