Murkongselek-Pasighat Rail Approved: Assam-Arunachal Connectivity Boosted

• Commissioner of Railway Safety approved train operations on the Murkongselek-Sille BG line section (15.70 km) at 110 kmph.
• This section is part of the 26.15 km Murkongselek-Pasighat new railway line project, strengthening Arunachal Pradesh's rail connectivity.
• The project includes three new upgraded stations (Sille, Labo, Pasighat) and 27 major bridges, facilitating freight and passenger transport.
• Arunachal Pradesh's capital, Itanagar, was connected to the National Broad-Gauge Rail Network in 2014, with direct service to New Delhi starting in 2025.
• The new line will enhance connectivity via Rangiya-Murkongselek route and Bogibeel Bridge, reducing travel time, costs, and boosting regional economy and tourism.