Indian Railways plans to connect the Northeast with the rest of India through Bangladesh and Nepal, reducing travel time. New railway lines are being built on both routes, bypassing the Siliguri corridor. The Bangladesh route will involve constructing around 500 km of new lines and converting 367 km of existing...
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lines to a different gauge. The Nepal route will see over 200 km of new lines. Additionally, 212 km of new lines will be laid within the Northeast itself. Specific routes include Balurghat – Hili – Gaibandha – Mahendraganj – Tura – Mendipathar, Balurghat – Hili – Parbatipur – Kaunia – Lalmanirhat – Mogalhat – Gitaldaha, and Gede – Darsana – Akhaura – Agartala. Gauge conversion is planned for the Petrapole – Benapole – Nabharon – Jessore – Rupdia – Padmabila – Lohagara – Kashiani – Shibchar – Mawa – Nimtala – Gendaria – Dhaka – Tongi – Bhairab Bazar – Akhaura – Agartala route. The Nepal section includes new lines between Biratnagar – New Mal and Galgalia – Bhadrapur – Kajali Bazar.