Maitri Setu, Agartala-Akhaura rail link to be made operational soon: Tripura CM Manik Saha
The Hindu
Tripura Chief Minister announces imminent operation of Maitri Setu and Agartala-Akhaura rail link for enhanced connectivity with Bangladesh.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Maitri Setu in South Tripura and Agartala-Akhaura (Bangladesh) rail link will become operational very soon.
The Matri Setu built over river Feni connecting South Tripura's Sabroom with Bangladesh's Ramgarh was jointly inaugurated on March 9, 2021 and Agartala- Nischintapur (Indian part of Agartala-Akhaura rail link) was inaugurated on November 1, 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina. But both connectivity facilities are yet to be made operational.
"Election is almost over and a new government will be formed. Under the leadership of PM Modi, who has always emphasised the Act East Policy and provided us with the HIRA (highway, i-way, railway, airway) model, the Maitri Setu will become operational soon", the Chief Minister told reporters on May 17.
"The trial in Agartala-Akhaura railway link has already been completed, and it will also be made operational soon," Mr. Saha said, adding that many investors are coming to the northeastern State to invest.
"The future of Tripura is bright. After the rail connectivity is established, we will be able to reach Kolkata in a short period," he said.
Anil Kumar Khandelwal, Member Infrastructure, Railway Board inspected Nischintapur railyard (Indian part of Agartala–Akhaura) on May 15 to check the ongoing work.
"The construction work in Agartala-Akhaura railway project has almost been completed. Now, the train service will be made operational after discussion between both sides," he said.
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