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Sikkim to get first train link by 2027; Rlys fast-tracks Rs 9,000 crore Gangtok line

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What happened

The 44.5-km Sivok-Rangpo railway line is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 17,124 crore and will provide Sikkim with its first direct railway connection.

Key facts

  • The 44.5-km Sivok-Rangpo railway line is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 17,124 crore and will provide Sikkim with its first direct railway connection.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:32:37 UTC.

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