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Pema Khandu reviews Railway projects in Arunachal Pradesh

The discussion also included review on status of several ambitious railway projects proposed in Arunachal.

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Chief Minister Pema Khandu took a review of all the railway projects in Arunachal today with the officials from Northeastern Frontier Railway (construction).

During the meeting with NF Railway (Construction) General Manager NK Prasad, Chief Minister had discussion on construction of Murkongselek to Pasighat railway line. He assured all cooperation of state government in expediting the project.

The discussion also included review on status of several ambitious railway projects proposed in Arunachal. The 190km Bhalukpong-Tawang railway line will involve 177km of tunneling. Estimated to be completed in 10 years, survey works involving marking of alignment, soil inspection etc has been completed and DPR will soon be prepared.

Chief Minister also enquired on other railway projects such as Pasighat-Tezu, Bame-Aalo, and all other projects proposed in the foothill areas of the state.

Chief Minister further discussed on scope to help farmers export their produce by railway expanding its role for transportation of perishable cargo items. He also sought status on satisfaction level of customers on rail service from Naharlagun to Guwahati and Tinsukia.

Chief Minister urged the railway officials to maintain customer satisfaction level and to impose ban on use of non-biodegradable products. He suggested the railways maintain utmost hygiene and to use perishable items like bamboo products.

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