Gangtok, Feb 19: Railway connectivity between West Bengal’s Sivok and Sikkim’s Rangpo is expected to be completed by December 2027.
Its a vital Railway project connecting the two states, and after completing it will be a major boost to the Himalayan state’s tourism industry
Rangpo in Sikkimg’s Pakyong district is at a distance of 37 km from Gangtok.
Speaking to reporters, NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the 44.96 km long Sivok-Rangpo project, when completed, would facilitate the connection of Sikkim capital Gangtok with the rest of the country via West Bengal.
Sharma said that the 44.96-km-long Sivok-Rangpo new rail link project has 14 tunnels, 13 major bridges, nine minor bridges, and five stations.
The length of the longest tunnel (T-10) is 5.3 km and the length of the longest bridge (Br-17) is 425 metres.
As much as 38.65 km of the entire project alignment passes through tunnels.
As of today, 7 out of the 13 bridges planned for the project have been completed, with ongoing work progressing steadily on the remaining bridges.
“The NFR, in collaboration with IRCON International Ltd, has achieved a significant milestone in the ongoing Sivok-Rangpo Railway Project. This landmark infrastructure initiative is poised to enhance connectivity between West Bengal and Sikkim, fostering economic growth and regional integration,” Sharma said.
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