FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 75 YEARS, MANIPUR HAS FREIGHT RAIL SERVICE

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • The first goods train arrived at Manipur’s Rani Gaidinliu station.
  • The state’s new railway line is 111 kilometres long.
  • After 75 years, a freight train has finally arrived in Manipur.

What is in the News?

The first goods train arrived at Manipur’s Rani Gaidinliu station on January 27, 2022. After 75 years, a freight train has finally arrived in Manipur. This demonstrates the state of Manipur’s quick change.

New Railway Line in Manipur

Manipur is a mountainous state. As a result, it was difficult to construct railway lines in this area. The state’s new railway line is 111 kilometres long. It connects Jiribam with Imphal. The Assam – Manipur boundary is 17 kilometres from Jiribam railway station. Along the new rail line, the Railway Department will build 46 tunnels. There are also 153 bridges on the property. This line includes the world’s tallest bridge. It is located in the district of Noney. The bridge stands at a height of 141 metres. The railway line has so far cost the Railways Rs 14,000 crores to build. Construction on the building began in 2013. The line was supposed to be built all the way to Imphal. There are now proposals to expand the line all the way to Moreh. Moreh is a trading centre located in Manipur – Myanmar border.

Significance

The Government of India is attempting to expand trade with Southeast Asian countries by developing rail connectivity to the North East. India intends to use the north-eastern states as a gateway to expand trade with ASEAN nations. In addition, the Government of India is improving connection to the region in order to diminish militancy in the area. When connectivity improves, trade expands and the region’s economic growth accelerates. This increases the number of job opportunities for young people. They become less vulnerable to terrorist organisations.

Trans-Asian Railway System

The Trans Asian railway is part of the plan to expand the rail route to Moreh. The Trans Asian Railway is currently being built. The Trans Asian Railway is a project that intends to build a train link between Asia and Europe. It’s a UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific initiative. The project’s major goal is to create a continuous rail link between Singapore and Istanbul, Turkey.

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Dr. Kirti Sisodhia

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