India-Bhutan to get rail connectivity soon
The allotment of Rs 120 billion by the Government for the extensive expansion and modernization of railway infrastructure in the northeastern region of the country will boost the Bhutan-India railway link. The 57.5-kilometre railway line will connect Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Sarpang, Bhutan. The project is expected to be completed by 2026.