Nepal lauds India’s support in development of Cross Border Rail Links

Nepal has appreciated Government of India’s support in the development of India-Nepal Cross Border Rail Links.

Both sides have agreed to put concerted efforts to complete Jayanagar to Janakpur-Kurtha and Jogbani to Biratnagar Customs Yard railway lines by October this year.

They have also agreed to take forward work in the remaining stretches of Kurtha-Bijalpura-Bardibas and Biratnagar Customs Yard-Biratnagar sections on priority.

The decision was taken during the 6th meeting of Project Steering Committee (PSC) on India-Nepal Cross Border Rail Link Projects held in Kathmandu.

The meeting also stressed upon early finalization of the MoU for Preliminary Engineering cum Traffic Survey of Raxaul-Kathmandu rail line.

The Governments of India and Nepal are committed to strengthen cross-border infrastructure to enhance connectivity between the two countries and to promote trade, commerce and economic cooperation through smooth movement of people, goods and services.