Railways plans new Sikkim rail line, boosting connectivity

Indian Railways has approved a survey for a new railway line in Sikkim, aiming to connect Melli to Dentam and improve connectivity to remote areas. This project is expected to boost economic growth and tourism. The Northeast Frontier Railway will conduct the survey, sanctioned at a cost of approximately Rs. 2.25 crore. The proposed line will pass through Jorethang and Legship, with Melli serving as a key junction. The new line, about 75 km long, is a strategic extension of the Sivok-Rangpo line and will connect Dentam near the Indo-Nepal border. The survey will provide details for the project's final design.