Rail transport in Bhutan
There is no rail transport in Bhutan.
However, Bhutan and India have signed a memorandum of understanding to connect Bhutan with the Indian Railways network.[1] On January 25, 2005, the King of Bhutan and Indian Prime Minister agreed to carry out a feasibility study for rail links.
Possible routes are[2]
1) Hasimara–Phuentsholing via Pasakha (18 km). This line has the first priority to be constructed due to high passenger and goods transportation.[3]
2) Kokrajhar–Gelephu (70 km)
3) Pathsala–Naglam (40 km)
4) Rangla–Darranga–Samdrupjongkar (60 km) and
5) Banarhat–Samtse (18 km).[4]
The railways in Bhutan will be built in 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ International Railway Journal March 2005.
- ^ "Rail connectivity to Bhutan? Indian Railways submits studies for 5 links". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "View: Enhancing Siliguri corridor for ease of trade and transit in South Asia". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ Pointers. Railway Gazette International March 2005.
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