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Tripura approves new railway line survey
The government of Tripura has approved a survey for building a new railway line.
This line will connect Jirania to the Bodhjungnagar industrial estate.
The project is expected to cost Rs 42 lakh and will be 14 kilometers long.
The transport minister thanked the prime minister and the railways minister for this approval.
The new railway line is expected to improve transportation for goods and help industries grow in the area.
This will also boost the local economy and improve railway connectivity in the state.
Tripura has approved the final location survey for a new 14-km railway line between Jirania and Bodhjungnagar industrial estate.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs 42 lakh.
The new railway line aims to strengthen railway infrastructure and enhance industrial activities in West Tripura.
Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the approval.
The project is expected to boost the local economy and improve railway connectivity in the state.
- Who
- Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Approval of final location survey for a new railway line
- Where
- West Tripura, India
- When
- December 16, 2023
- Why
- To strengthen railway infrastructure and boost industrial activities
Key facts
- Project
- New railway line between Jirania and Bodhjungnagar industrial estate
- Length
- 14 km
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 42 lakh
- Approval
- Final location survey (FLS) approved
- Benefits
- Enhanced railway infrastructure and industrial activities
- Location
- West Tripura, India
- Announcement Date
- December 16, 2023
Quotes
North Western Railway (NWR)
The administrative body overseeing the railway project in Rajasthan.
“A sum of Rs 33 lakh has been sanctioned for the Final Location Survey.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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