North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Costliest Rail Line in India: Indian Railways is now going to realize such a big dream, which is not only economically important, but also very special from strategic point of view. We are talking about the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh railway line, which is going to be the highest and most expensive rail project in the country. Its estimated cost is Rs 1.31 lakh crore.
The Railways has focused its entire focus on this ambitious project, as it is very important for India’s strategic power and connectivity to the Ladakh region. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav himself has emphasized that this project will be a big charisma of Indian engineering.
What are the specialties of this railway line?
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Construction at excessive height: It will be one of the tallest rail lines in the world, which will pass through highly inaccessible Himalayan areas, icy deserts and high passes.
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Strategic importance: This line will prove to be very important for the army. Due to this, the time taken to bring soldiers, weapons and logistics to Ladakh border will be reduced considerably, and this work will be possible in every season.
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Promotion of tourism: The area of Leh-Ladakh is world famous for its natural beauty. The construction of this railway line will make it very easy for domestic and foreign tourists to reach here, which will give a huge boost to tourism and local economy in the area.
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Travel time will decrease: Right now it takes 30-40 hours to go from Bilaspur to Leh by road, but this distance by train can be covered in just 20 hours. This will save both the time and money of the passengers.
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Unmatched sample of engineering: The project will be full of many engineering challenges. 74 tunnels will be built in it, one of which will be 27 km long. In addition, 124 large bridges will also be built, one of which will be at an incredible height of 535 meters.
The final location survey of this project has been completed. This railway line will not only be an engineering miracle, but will also promote India’s connectivity and national security unprecedented.
