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Kerung-Kathmandu railway to cost Rs 3 trillion


30 March 2019  

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KATHMANDU: The government has prioritized the railway construction projects since it is the essential for the country’s prosperity.

The construction work will begin within six weeks after finalizing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) on Kerung-Kathmandu railway.

Preliminary feasibility study is over and the preparations are underway to finalize the DPR, said Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth.

The government will decide on how to raise fund as the estimated cost would reach around Rs 3 trillion.

Similarly, the DPR of  East-West railway project has been completed which will be 1,100 km long.

Likewise, the preliminary study on the Kathmandu-Raxaul railway is underway, said Mahaseth, adding, “The government is looking for ways to raise fund for the construction.”

 

Publish Date : 30 March 2019 14:30 PM

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