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Dibrugarh Gets Modern Railway Colony & Vande Bharat Boost
9 Oct
Summary
- A Rs 50 crore modern railway colony with 210 staff quarters is being built.
- The new colony is expected to be completed within two years.
- Dibrugarh Town Railway Station to resume operations soon, Vande Bharat services possible.
A significant development is underway in Dibrugarh with the foundation stone laid for a new model railway colony. Northeast Frontier Railway General Manager Chetan Srivastava initiated the project, which is estimated to cost Rs 50 crore. This modern colony will feature 210 staff quarters and is anticipated to be completed within a two-year timeframe.
The project encompasses approximately 32,000 square metres and aims to provide enhanced infrastructure and amenities for railway employees. Concurrently, Dibrugarh Town Railway Station is expected to resume operations within the next two months. The completion of railway electrification in the section is a key factor, opening possibilities for more advanced train services, including potential Vande Bharat operations.
Further improvements are being considered for parking facilities, with railway land allocated for a multi-storey parking structure to meet the growing needs of the city. These initiatives signal a commitment to modernizing Dibrugarh's railway infrastructure and services.
