NFR submits studies on link to Bhutan
India Bhutan
News:
- The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has submitted studies to the Ministry of External Affairs to extend rail connectivity to Bhutan
Important Facts:
- Currently, there is no rail link between India and Bhutan
- Feasibility studies were carried out at five locations
The feasible rail links are:
- Kokhrajhar (Assam) to Gelephu (Bhutan)
- Pathsala (Assam) to Nanglam (Bhutan)
- Rangiya (Assam) to Samdrupjongkjar (Bhutan)
- Banarhat (West Bengal) to Samaste (Bhutan)
- Hasimara (West Bengal) to Phuentsholing (Bhutan)
- Extension of rail connectivity to Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar is part of India’s Act East policy to boost ties with South Asian neighbours through North Eastern region.
