Dimapur, Feb. 10 (EMN): Chief Administrative Officer, North East Railways Maligaon, HS Yadav on Thursday stated that phase 1 (Dhansiri to Shukhovi) of the Dimapur – Zubza BG line railway project had been completed and trains would start to ply on the route soon.
During a review meeting of the project at the Chief Secretary’s Conference Hall in Kohima, Yadav stated that it was going at a ‘smooth pace’ and informed that the Prime Minister’s Office is monitoring the project ‘very keenly’.
Meanwhile, he stated that phase 2 (28 km) from Shukhovi to Pherima is expected to be completed by July 2023, while phase 3 (38 km) from Pherima to Zubza by March 2026, an update from DIPR informed. The 82.5 km BG line project will have eight stations and 20 tunnels covering a total length of 29.30 km.
Issues related to the project and how the state government could supplement in the smooth conduct of the works being executed were also discussed during the meeting.
It said that the chief secretary expressed his appreciation to the Railways for taking up the project and added that instructions had been given to the respective deputy commissioners to make sure that the project is implemented smoothly.
He also assured all necessary support from the state so that the project is completed on time.
Alam also instructed Nagaland PWD and Railways to conduct a joint survey on the connecting roads to the stations and work out the solutions at the earliest.
It said that the chief secretary opined that the railway stations should have a Naga traditional touch in its architecture and designs so that travellers can have a glimpse of Nagaland from the station itself.
The meeting was attended by Home Commissioner Nagaland, Nagaland Commissioner, Commissioner and Secretary Transport, Secretary Works and Housing and other senior government officials both from the state and Railways, it stated.
