Dudhnoi–Mendipathar line
| Dudhnoi - Mendipathar Rail Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Meghalaya, Assam |
| Termini |
Dudhnoi Mendipathar |
| Stations | 1 |
| Operation | |
| Opened | November 29, 2014 |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 19 km (12 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge |
| Electrification | No |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) |
The Dudhnoi - Mendipathar Rail Line is a branch of the Barauni–Guwahati line connects Dudhnoi in the Indian state of Assam and Mendipathar in Meghalaya.[1][2]
History
The line between Dudhnoi in Assam and Deepa in Meghalaya was proposed in Rail budget 1992–93. Later alignment was changed to Dudhnoi-Mendipathar in 2007 due to opposition of local people. Due to late handling of land to railways in Assam and Meghalaya, the work was slow up to 2013. Acquisition of land was completed by March 2013.
This rail line is the first and only railway station in Meghalaya, a hilly state. Mendipathar railway station was inaugurated by the Prime minister of India, Narendra Modi on 30 November 2014, through a video feed to the ceremony gathering at Mendipathar.[3]
Mendipathar - Guwahati Passenger is only train from the station.
Electrification
Electrification of the entire Barauni–Guwahati line route is planned.[4]
References
- ↑ "Railway budget 1992-93".
- ↑ "First railway station in Meghalaya".
- ↑ "Statement showing Category-wise No. of stations in IR based on Pass. earning of 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- ↑ "Railway electrification project to touch North East soon". Business Standard. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-10.