Maligaon, February 11 (MExN): The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), NF Circle, Sumeet Singhal will conduct a two-day statutory inspection of the newly constructed Murkongselek-Sille section (approximately 15.60 km) on February 12 and 13.
This section constitutes the first phase of the 26.15 km long Murkongselek-Pasighat New Railway Line Project under Tinsukia Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
Successful completion of this inspection and subsequent authorization will pave the way for commencement of regular train operations upto Sille for both freight and passenger services, thereby significantly enhancing rail connectivity in the region. During the inspection, the CRS will be accompanied by senior officials of the NFR Construction Organisation, under whose supervision the works have been executed. The inspection is scheduled to commence at 08:30 hours from Murkongselek station.
The Murkongselek–Pasighat New Railway Line Project spans 26.15 km, originating from Murkongselek in Assam and extending up to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh. The project has been planned in two phases — Phase-I: Murkongselek–Sille (15.60 km) and Phase-II: Sille–Pasighat (10.55 km). The alignment includes three new stations, namely Sille, Labo and Pasighat, along with several major and minor bridges, Road Over Bridges (ROBs), Road Under Bridges (RUBs) etc.
Upon full completion of the entire 26.15 km project, the line will substantially improve connectivity for the people of Arunachal Pradesh with Assam and the rest of the country.
“The project is expected to facilitate economic growth by encouraging small-scale industries, tourism and trade in the region. It will also reduce transportation costs and travel time, ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities, and provide long-distance rail access to the people of the region,” stated a press release issued by Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR.
