India and Bhutan are poised to embark on a historic journey by establishing their first-ever railway link, connecting Assam’s Kokrajhar district to Bhutan’s Gelephu town. This ambitious project spans 69.04 km and is designed to significantly enhance trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.

The establishment of the India-Bhutan railway link underscores a shared commitment to enhancing connectivity and fostering closer ties, paving the way for a new era of cooperation and prosperity.

“The proposed railway line will significantly strengthen India-Bhutan relations by enhancing trade, tourism and cultural exchanges between the two nations. It will also improve connectivity, providing Bhutan with its first-ever railway link, facilitating seamless transportation,” he stated.

In a historic move, India and Bhutan will establish their first railway connection, linking Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan. Spanning 69.04 kilometers, this railway line aims to boost trade, tourism,

In a major step toward enhancing regional connectivity, Indian Railways has proposed a new railway line connecting Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan. This cross-border project, announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Advantage Assam 2.

The spokesperson said the proposed 69.04 km railway line will connect Kokrajhar station in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan at an estimated cost of Rs 3,500 crore.

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In a major step toward enhancing regional connectivity, Indian Railways has proposed a new railway line connecting Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan. This cross-border project