Union Government has launched new train services in the North-east Indian states after the completion of Balipara Bhalukpong (Arunachal Pradesh) and North Lakhimpur Murkongselek (Assam).The train services were launched by Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu through video conferencing from New Delhi. With commissioning of Balipara-Bhalukpong gauge conversion Arunachal Pradesh state has received 2nd Broad Gauge connectivity in its history.
In 2015, direct train service was launched between Arunachal Pradesh’s capital Itanagar and New-Delhi.
Project Background:
These 510 km gauge conversion project was sanctioned in 2002-03 with the budgetary outlay of 36 Thousand crore rupees.The project was delayed mainly due to funds.But in the year 2014-15, another budgetary cost of 713 crore rupees was provided for this line and additional balance of 300 crore rupee was provided in the year 2015-16.
Other Projects:
Union Government has undertaken project of 13 new lines, 4 Doubling and 3 Gauge Conversion projects with allocation of 37,000 crore rupees in Northeast India. These projects on completion will augment railway network by 1915 km.
New train services in Northeast
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