GANGTOK, :A
high-level review meeting was convened today at Tashiling Secretariat to assess
the progress of the Sevoke-Rangpo Railway Project (SRRP). The meeting, chaired
by Chief Secretary R. Telang, was attended by senior officials from various
State government departments and representatives from the North East Frontier
Railway (NFR), led byHitendraGoyal, CAO, NFR, and Renya Eta, CGM, IRCON.
Discussions centered majorly on
infrastructure development, project timelines, and key challenges of the SRRP.
It was informed that the all-weather railway line from Sevoke to Rangpo,
spanning 45 km, has achieved over 70% physical progress and is targeted for
completion by December 2027. The Sevoke-Rangpo Railway line is designed to
accommodate both passenger and freight trains, catering to demand and load
capacity. The Sevoke station yard has already been completed and additionally,
a world-class station has been envisioned for development at Rangpo.
The meeting also explored
future expansion plans, including Phase 2, which aims to connect Rangpo to
Gangtok, and Phase 3, extending from Gangtok to Nathula—identified as a project
of strategic importance.
The Chief Secretary emphasised
on timely execution of the project owing to the project’s crucial role in
enhancing regional connectivity, facilitating economic growth and bolstering
growth of tourism industry.
