Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Railway Survey Approved for New Coochbehar-Abhayapuri Doubling
The government has approved a detailed survey for doubling the railway track between New Coochbehar and Abhayapuri.
This 152.31 km long project will cost about Rs 3,65,54,400/-.
The survey will check the land, bridges, and other important things to make sure the project is successful.
This will help more trains run smoothly and support the economy in North Bengal and Lower Assam.
The survey is an important step before the actual work begins.
Ministry of Railways approved a final location survey for doubling the New Coochbehar–Abhayapuri section.
The 152.31 km project is estimated to cost Rs 3,65,54,400/-.
The survey will assess geographical features, bridges, tunnels, and soil conditions.
The project aims to improve railway capacity and support economic growth in North Bengal and Lower Assam.
The survey findings will guide the planning and approval for the doubling work.
- Who
- Ministry of Railways and Northeast Frontier Railway
- What
- Sanctioned final location survey for doubling the New Coochbehar–Abhayapuri section
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- New Coochbehar – Golakganj – Gauripur – Abhayapuri section
- Why
- To enhance railway infrastructure and meet rising passenger and freight demand
- Section Length
- 152.31 km
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 3,65,54,400/-
- Regions Benefited
- North Bengal and Lower Assam
- Survey Focus
- Geographical features, bridges, tunnels, soil conditions
- Expected Outcome
- Improved railway capacity and smoother train operations