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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Final Location Survey for doubling Tiruchi - Karur BG section apace
The Final Location Survey for doubling the Tiruchi - Karur broad gauge section is currently apace with the Southern Railway Construction Organisation carrying out the detailed exercise. The over 70-km electrified section is presently a single line stretch witnessing the operation of some inter-state express trains including those originating from the Tiruchi Railway Division as well besides movement freight trains. Railway sources said the alignment of the double line has been finalised as part of the survey which was approved by the Railway Board, New Delhi. The yard planning was in progress as part of the survey. The Southern Railway Construction Organisation has completed the hydrological study and the geo-technical study. The sources said the Final Location Survey was proceeding swiftly and the Southern Railway Construction Organisation plans to complete it in a couple of months. The Detailed Project Report for the doubling project would be prepared thereafter which would also contain the traffic study to ascertain the Rate of Return for the railways by executing the track doubling project. The Detailed Project Report would be forwarded to the Railway Board, New Delhi through the Southern Railway headquarters for obtaining sanction for the track doubling project and allocation of funds for its execution, the sources further said. The Tiruchi - Karur BG section witnesses daily movement of the Ernakulam - Karaikal - Ernakulam; Cuddalore Port - Mysuru - Cuddalore Port; Tambaram - Mangalore - Tambaram and Tiruchi - Palakkad - Tiruchi inter-state express trains besides operation of Mayiladuthurai - Salem - Mayiladuthurai express trains, Tiruchi - Karur and Tiruchi -Erode passenger trains every day. In addition to these, some freight trains are also operated on this section to various destinations.
India.com
21-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
India to Nepal in just 3 hours, THIS new rail line to be laid between Bihar and..., travellers can reach Pokhara, Kathmandu in just...
Image for representational puposes New Delhi: A direct train from New Delhi to Kathmandu is likely to be launched soon. According to the reports, preparations for laying a new railway line from Raxaul in Bihar to Nepal's Kathmandu are in the final stages. A 136-kilometer-long track will be constructed at a cost of whopping Rs 25,000 crore. The track will feature 13 railway stations along the route. Since Raxaul is already directly connected to Delhi, once the new rail line is completed, the national capital will also have a direct rail link to Kathmandu. Konkan Railway Corporation Limited has initiated the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the Raxaul-Kathmandu railway line. The railway will spend Rs 37 crore on the survey. Based on the FLS report, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the rail line will be prepared. After that, the tender process for laying the tracks will begin. To recall, a survey for the 136-kilometer Raxaul-Kathmandu link railway line was conducted in the year 2023. At that time, the project was estimated to cost around Rs 25,000 crore. The effort to connect New Delhi to Kathmandu via rail began in the year 2022. According to officials from the Railway Board, the final survey is currently underway. This includes examining feasibility and land availability. There is already an existing railway track from Delhi to Raxaul. To connect Delhi to Kathmandu, a new 136-kilometer line will need to be laid from Raxaul to Kathmandu. Regarding this, Mantu Kumar, Secretary to the Deputy CVO Engineering of East Central Railway, has released a report. Kathmandu to Raxaul in just 2–3 hours: After the completion of the track, India will use both road and rail routes to enhance trade with Nepal. The Raxaul Railway Station, located near the Nepal border, is directly connected to Delhi. India will only need to build a 136 km new railway line from Raxaul to Kathmandu. The distance between Raxaul and Kathmandu is about 136 kilometers. Currently, it takes around 5 hours to cover this distance by road. Once the railway line is ready, the same distance can be covered in just 2 to 3 hours. Benefits for both India and Nepal: After the completion of the route, it will be convenient for Indian tourists to visit Pokhara, Kathmandu, Phewa Lake, Gupteshwar Cave, Chandragiri Hills, as well as the Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp treks Nepali tourists travel to Vaishali, Kesariya, and Rajgir in India. For Indians, Nepal is home to spiritual sites such as the Pashupatinath Temple, Muktinath Temple, Janakpur, and the Kalika Temple in Baglung. For Nepalis, important religious destinations in India include Sitamarhi, Khageshwarnath Temple, and Baba Dham. Currently, road transport is the only means of trade between the two nations, which is time-consuming and costly. A new rail service will enhance connectivity, making it easier and more cost-effective for goods exported from India to reach Nepal. Nepal has traditionally been a natural ally of India. However, growing Chinese influence has led to some erosion of mutual trust and created a political divide. Given the current global scenario, both countries need each other more than ever.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Melli-Dentam rail route survey sanctioned
Jalpaiguri: With work for the Sevoke-Rangpo rail line in full swing and the Final Location Survey (FLS) for Rangpo to Gangtok completed, the railways is set to lay another track in Sikkim. This new track will connect Dentam in the southwest of the Himalayan state to the Sevoke-Rangpo line at Melli via Jorethang and Legship, aiming to expedite economic growth in the sanctioned survey, to be executed by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been approved at a cost of Rs 2.25 crore. The proposed route aims to bridge a vital infrastructure gap, linking remote towns like Dentam, located near the India-Nepal border at Chiwabhanjyang, with the national railway new line, estimated to be approximately 75km long during the initial feasibility survey, is expected to be operational by 2027."This new connectivity project is expected to act as a catalyst for economic growth in the region, especially in Gyalshing and surrounding areas, by enhancing access, promoting tourism, boosting trade and creating employment opportunities. Operation Sindoor 'Decided to strike where it would hurt': Air Marshal on Op Sindoor Op Sindoor: IC-814 hijackers, Pulwama plotters among over 100 terrorists killed 'Pak Army lost 35 to 40 personnel': Takeaways from armed forces' briefing on Op Sindoor Once completed, this railway link will significantly improve connectivity, enabling easier movement of goods and people, serving as a transformative lifeline for the people of West Sikkim. Work tenders related to the execution of the survey are expected to be floated shortly," said Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO, NFR. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
