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Sivok-Rangpo new railway line, West Bengala–Sikkim, India
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The proposed alignment connecting Sivok and Rangpo, passing through the foothills of Kanchanjungha mountain range and Teesta river valley, is 45 km long with more than 32 km length in tunnels, and 28 bridges spanning deep gorges and valleys with likely bridge pier height of more than 75 metres. When completed, this project will improve connectivity to Sikkim and boost the state's economy and tourism.
Additional Info
- Owner: Northern Frontier Railway
- Period of activity: 2010-on progress
- Description of the works: Category of line: Group ‘E’ - Single line BG, with clearances for electrified route Gauge: 1.676 mm Axle load: 25 t loading of 2008 (also for bridges) Design maximum speed for Freight Trains: 65 km/h Design maximum speed for Passenger Trains: 100 km/h (subject to restrictions on curves sharper than 2.75°)
- Geodata activity: Consultancy works for development of alignment Review and refinement of preliminary alignment Geodata has explored several alternatives solutions to optimize the alignment, satisfyng the geometrical pre-requisits. The soplutions to problems are : Location of Sivok station – 4 alternatives Location of Riang station – new alternative Location of Melli station – new alternative of Kalimpong Location of Bridge at Rangpo Chu – 4 alternatives Location of Rangpo station with future connectivity to Gangtok – 5 alternatives Geological assessment for every solution