Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Sikkim MP Urges Priority for Two Proposed Railway Links
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba has asked the railway minister to give attention to two proposed railway lines.
One would connect Rangpo and Ranipool, and the other would link Melli and Dentam.
Subba also asked the central government to help speed up a survey for the Melli-Dentam line.
The proposed Rangpo-Ranipool route would be about 30 kilometres long.
The Melli-Dentam route is expected to be about 80 kilometres long.
A separate railway line between Sivok and Rangpo is already being built.
It is 44.96 kilometres long and is targeted for completion by December 2027.
Supporters say better railways could help people and goods move around and benefit tourism and businesses.
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba asked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prioritise the proposed Rangpo-Ranipool and Melli-Dentam railway links.
Subba also sought central intervention to speed up the ongoing survey for the Melli-Dentam line.
The proposed Rangpo-Ranipool line would cover around 30 kilometres, while Melli-Dentam is expected to span about 80 kilometres.
The railway ministry is building the 44.96-kilometre Sivok-Rangpo line, targeted for completion by December 2027.
Subba and a Sikkim government official said improved rail connectivity could support economic growth, tourism, commerce and logistics.
- Who
- Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- What
- Subba urged priority for the proposed Rangpo-Ranipool and Melli-Dentam rail links and faster progress on the Melli-Dentam survey.
- When
- The meeting took place on Thursday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- At Rail Bhavan.
- Why
- Subba said the links could strengthen Sikkim's economic growth, logistics and strategic connectivity.
- Proposed Rangpo-Ranipool line
- Around 30 kilometres
- Proposed Melli-Dentam line
- Approximately 80 kilometres
- Melli-Dentam survey
- Ongoing; Subba requested intervention to expedite it
- Sivok-Rangpo project length
- 44.96 kilometres
- Sivok-Rangpo target completion
- December 2027
- Meeting venue
- Rail Bhavan