The dream of many travelers to take an adventure trip to Tawang will soon come true as Indian Railways is planning to expand railway connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh. The proposed railway lines\u2014Bhalukpong-Tenga-Tawang (378 km), North Lakhimpur-Bame-Aalo-Silapathar (247.85 km) and Pasighat-Tezu-Parsuram Kund-Rupai (227 km) will improve connectivity to northern and eastern frontiers of Arunachal Pradesh. The project was discussed when Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain met a team of NFR along with Chief Minister Pema Khandu to review the status of railway projects in the state.<\/p>\n
A statement issued by Pema Khandu said, \u201cThe officials informed that Northeastern Frontier Railways is taking up the Bhalukpung-Tenga-Tawang railway line on priority due to its strategic importance.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n At a height of 10,000 feet, nearly 80% of railway line would pass through tunnels. In order to reduce the distance, Indian Railways have suggested two-lane roads along the tunnels to be built on the line.<\/p>\n Rajen Gohain was quoted in the report saying that, once the survey is completed and formalities are cleared, the Bhalukpung-Tenga-Tawang line is likely to be ready in 6-7 years.<\/p>\n