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Arunachal Pradesh| Murkongselek-Pasighat railway line sanctioned for Rs. 661 cr

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Guwahati: Railway connectivity to any region subsequent with not just easy commuting, but also boosts developmental activities and the economy. To date, several parts of the North East are yet to be placed on the railway map. However, in the past few years, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is undertaking several infrastructural developments in the states of this region.

Boosting tourism and economy of Arunachal:

Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most picturesque places in India and has the potential to become a tourist hub. NFR, with its developmental and infrastructural initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh, aims to boost tourism alongside improving connectivity during the period 2014-22. The Murkongselek-Pasighat new line (26.15 km) has been sanctioned for execution at a cost of Rs. 661 crore.

Surveys for more new broad gauge lines are under way in Arunachal Pradesh in Lekhapani to Deban via Nampong (75 km) ; Dumduma to Wakro ( 96 km) via Simulguri, Namsai and Chowkham; Dangri to Roing (60 km) & Tinsukia ( Longpatia ) to Pasighat (300 km) via Kanubari, Deomali, Lekhapani, Jairampur, Kharsang, Miao, Diyu, Tezu, Bhismaknagar, Roing and Dambuk ; Dhalai Beel to Seijosa via Itakhola (18 km ); Naharkatia to Deomali (20 km ); Misamari (Bhalukpong) to Tawang (198 km) via Tenga; North Lakhimpur to Bame via Silapathar (87 km); Pasighat to Rupai via Tezu (217.8 km) and Lekhapani and Kharsang (26.2 km). "Once completed, these new lines will spearhead the eventual socio-economic boom in the state." "Samyasachi De," Chief Public Relations Officer of NFR.

Additionally, other basic railway infrastructures have also been augmented in the state in the past few years.

Freight transportation:

Naharlagun station has been opened to both outward and inward goods traffic for ease of freight transportation. 55 freight trains arrived in Arunachal Pradesh with essential commodities, and 39 parcel vans were loaded with various commodities for Arunachal Pradesh from 2021-to 22. "Better rail connectivity in the state will benefit not only the local population but also the economy of the entire Northeast region. The state holds an important position in the development and security of this region. Railway will continue its efforts in transforming Arunachal Pradesh to achieve holistic development of the Northeastern region," De said.

BNE News Desk