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Maligaon, February 19 (MExN): The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Northeast Frontier Circle, Sumeet Singhal has authorised operation of trains in the Murkongselek-Sille (15.70 Km) newly laid BG line section on February 12 and 13.
After successful inspection and speed trials, the CRS has approved train operations on the route at a maximum permissible speed of 110 KMPH, paving the way for enhanced connectivity in the region, stated a press release received here.
This section is a part of the ongoing 26.15 km long new rail line project between Murkongselek and Pasighat, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at further strengthening rail connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh. The 26.15 km long Murkongselek-Pasighat new railway line runs from Murkongselek in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh.
This newly laid line will be helpful for carrying more freight and passenger traffic through this route in the near future. The project features three newly developed stations viz Sille, Labo and Pasighat along with 27 major bridges.
The capital of Arunachal Pradesh was connected to the national broad-gauge railway network with the commissioning of a new line from Harmuti to the Naharlagun railway station on March 29, 2014.
This milestone brought the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar onto India’s broad-gauge map for the first time. Passenger services on the Harmuti – Naharlagun route commenced on 07th April 2014, marking a major boost in regional connectivity. Further strengthening this link, the Naharlagun–New Delhi AC Express was introduced on February 22, 2015, providing Arunachal Pradesh with its first direct rail connection to the national capital.
The Murkongselek-Pasighat New Railway Line Project will significantly enhance connectivity between Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and the rest of the country.
Once completed, the new line will extend long-distance rail connectivity up to Pasighat through the Rangiya-Murkongselek route and via the Bogibeel Bridge, linking the region more efficiently with major destinations.
