Rail transport in Bhutan
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As of 2013, Bhutan does not have any railways.
Overview
Bhutan and India have signed an MOU to connect Bhutan with the Indian Railways network. Further progress was reported in March 2006.[1]
On January 25, 2005, the King and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreed to carry out a feasibility study for rail links. Possible routes are Hasimara–Phuentsholing with a branch to Pasaka (18 km); Kokrajhar–Gelephu (70 km); Pathsala–Naglam (40 km); Rangla–Darranga–Samdrupjongkar (60 km); and Banarhat–Samtse.[2]
Technical Details
The railways in Bhutan will be built as 1676mm 5ft 6in Indian Broad Gauge.
See also
References
- ↑ International Railway Journal March 2005.
- ↑ Pointers. Railway Gazette International March 2005.
