Indian Railways has achieved significant progress in the northeast region by initiating the redevelopment of 60 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Since 2014, over 1,679 km of railway tracks have been laid, with more than 2,500 route kilometers electrified and construction of 470 road overbridges and underbridges.
The completion of the Bairabi-Sairang new line has linked Aizawl to the national rail network for the first time, making it the fourth capital in the northeast to be connected. Projects like Sivok-Rangpo, Dimapur-Kohima, and Jiribam-Imphal are also advancing steadily, enhancing economic and social integration with the rest of the country.
Indian Railways is undertaking ambitious infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening national integration, improving logistics, and expanding the modern railway network. These projects, ranging from iconic bridges in challenging terrains to high-speed rail, showcase India’s engineering prowess and long-term vision.
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link (USBRL) stands out as a significant project of strategic importance, costing approximately Rs 44,000 crore. It includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, and India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge over the Anji River, enhancing all-weather rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley.
The New Pamban Railway Bridge in Tamil Nadu, India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, is another notable achievement. Costing about Rs 550 crore, the bridge ensures rail connectivity to Rameswaram, a key pilgrimage and tourism center, and has been honored with the Steel Structures & Metal Buildings Award 2024 for Bridge Design.
Indian Railways is also progressing in the realm of high-speed rail with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project, where substantial viaduct and pier work have been completed, marking significant milestones in the project’s implementation.
