Railways approve Sikkim line survey, boosting connectivity

The Indian Ministry of Railways has approved a survey for a new railway line in Sikkim, aiming to improve connectivity to the region. The project will cost ₹2.25 crore. The proposed 75 km railway line will connect Melli, near the West Bengal border, to Dentam, close to the India-Nepal border. This extension is considered a strategic move to expand rail access to southern and western Sikkim. The survey follows a request from Sikkim's Lok Sabha member and will be conducted by the Northeast Frontier Railway. The new line is intended to link remote areas with the national railway network.