For providing rail connectivity to Sikkim a survey for new rail line from Sivok to Rangpo has been completed recently. As per survey report, cost of construction of this 62 km. long line has been assessed as Rs. 1329 crore. The survey report is under scrutiny in the Ministry of Railways. Further, a survey for construction of new line from Rangpo to Gangtok has been sanctioned recently.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri R.Velu in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha Sabha today.
Rail Connectivity to Sikkim
