Mendipathar to be Meghalaya’s railway gateway to Kolkata via BangladeshThe Indian Railways has approved the Final Location Survey (FLS) for 14 new railway routes, including a 250 km segment along the West Bengal – Bangladesh – Meghalaya route (Balurghat – Hili – Gaibandha – Mahendraganj – Tura – Mendipathar). This will strengthen rail connectivity with neighboring countries and boost trade...
more... and tourism in the Northeast. The move aims to reduce reliance on the Siliguri Corridor route and improve travel time to the Northeast. This initiative will enhance both passenger and freight services. Mendipathar, Meghalaya's only railway station, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 and became operational. The station has recently received electric train services following the completion of electrification works. These new routes are expected to further integrate the Northeast into national and international transport networks.
Indian Railways ne 14 new railway routes ke liye Final Location Survey (FLS) approve kar diya hai, jismein West Bengal – Bangladesh – Meghalaya route (Balurghat – Hili – Gaibandha – Mahendraganj – Tura – Mendipathar) ka 250 km segment bhi shamil hai. Isse neighbouring countries ke saath rail connectivity strong...
more... hogi aur Northeast mein trade aur tourism ko boost milega. Is move ka aim Siliguri Corridor route par dependancy kam karna aur Northeast tak travel time improve karna hai. Is initiative se passenger aur freight services dono ko benefit milega. Meghalaya ka akele railway station Mendipathar, 2014 mein Prime Minister Narendra Modi dwara inaugurated kiya gaya tha aur operational ho gaya tha. Station ko recently electric train services mil gayi hai, electrification works complete hone ke baad. In new routes se Northeast ko national aur international transport networks mein further integrate karne ki ummid hai.