India & Bhutan agree for cross border rail link
In an attempt to ensure hassle free passengers’ and freight traffic between the two countries, India and Bhutan have agreed for the first rail link between the two sides to be built with Indian support. The two countries have planned several new initiatives to bolster collaboration in trade, technology and cross-border connectivity, including a survey for the construction of a rail link. The two sides decided to consider establishing another rail link between Banarhat in West Bengal and Samtse in Bhutan. Indian Railways has already completed the preliminary engineering-cum-traffic survey for the 57-km Kokrajhar-Gelephu rail link, which will be built with Indian support.