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India and Bhutan Forge Historic Rail Connectivity with New Cross-Border Links

September 30, 2025

In a significant step towards bolstering bilateral ties and regional connectivity, India and Bhutan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of their first-ever cross-border railway links. This ambitious project includes two new rail lines connecting Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan, and Banarhat in West Bengal to Samtse in Bhutan, with a combined investment exceeding ₹4,000 crore. The initiative aims to enhance economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.

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India and Bhutan Forge Historic Rail Connectivity with New Cross-Border Links

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What type of agreement did India and Bhutan sign for the establishment of cross-border railway links?

Which two places will be connected by the first cross-border railway line from India to Bhutan?

What is the approximate length of the Kokrajhar-Gelephu railway line?

What special designation has been given to the Kokrajhar-Gelephu railway line to facilitate expedited clearances and land acquisition?

Gelephu, one of the destinations for the new railway line in Bhutan, is currently being developed as what kind of city by the Bhutanese government?

The second cross-border railway link will connect Banarhat in West Bengal, India to which place in Bhutan?

What is Samtse in Bhutan envisioned as, which is expected to boost cross-border trade?

What is the projected total investment for both cross-border railway projects between India and Bhutan?

Who was Bhutan's Foreign Secretary during the formalization of the railway agreement in New Delhi?

Which Indian Union Minister emphasized the shared commitment to regional connectivity, sustainability, and economic cooperation regarding these railway projects?

Which Indian ministry will bear the costs for the infrastructure development of the railway projects on the Indian side?

How will the Indian government provide support for the Bhutanese portion of the railway projects?

What is India's total financial commitment in support for Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan?

By what percentage has India's financial support for Bhutan's current five-year plan increased over the previous plan?

The successful commissioning of all six units of which hydropower project was mentioned as a major milestone in the India-Bhutan Joint Vision on Energy Partnership?

What is the total generation capacity of the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project?

India and Bhutan Forge Historic Rail Connectivity with New Cross-Border Links

Your Score: 0 / 0

What type of agreement did India and Bhutan sign for the establishment of cross-border railway links?

Which two places will be connected by the first cross-border railway line from India to Bhutan?

What is the approximate length of the Kokrajhar-Gelephu railway line?

What special designation has been given to the Kokrajhar-Gelephu railway line to facilitate expedited clearances and land acquisition?

Gelephu, one of the destinations for the new railway line in Bhutan, is currently being developed as what kind of city by the Bhutanese government?

The second cross-border railway link will connect Banarhat in West Bengal, India to which place in Bhutan?

What is Samtse in Bhutan envisioned as, which is expected to boost cross-border trade?

What is the projected total investment for both cross-border railway projects between India and Bhutan?

Who was Bhutan's Foreign Secretary during the formalization of the railway agreement in New Delhi?

Which Indian Union Minister emphasized the shared commitment to regional connectivity, sustainability, and economic cooperation regarding these railway projects?

Which Indian ministry will bear the costs for the infrastructure development of the railway projects on the Indian side?

How will the Indian government provide support for the Bhutanese portion of the railway projects?

What is India's total financial commitment in support for Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan?

By what percentage has India's financial support for Bhutan's current five-year plan increased over the previous plan?

The successful commissioning of all six units of which hydropower project was mentioned as a major milestone in the India-Bhutan Joint Vision on Energy Partnership?

What is the total generation capacity of the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project?

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