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Delhi-Guwahati Bullet Train to Cross Chicken's Neck, Says Assam CM Sarma
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What Happened?
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the proposed bullet train from New Delhi to Guwahati will cross the Chicken's Neck corridor, requiring significant investment and engineering adjustments.
Key points
- The bullet train will either go underground or be elevated while crossing the Chicken's Neck corridor.
- The corridor is strategically important and varies in width from 22 km to 16 km.
- Sarma emphasized the need for a separate railway line for the bullet train.
- The project requires substantial investment due to limited land availability.
- Sarma plans to discuss project details with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi.
- The extension to Guwahati was initially deemed unlikely but has now been approved.
Key insights
- The decision to extend the bullet train to Guwahati reflects a shift in government priorities towards improving infrastructure in the Northeast.
- The project may lead to increased economic activity in the region due to improved transportation links.
- Challenges related to engineering and land acquisition could delay the project's timeline.
Why it matters
The bullet train project could significantly enhance connectivity between New Delhi and Guwahati, impacting regional development.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma· PersonAshwini Vaishnaw· PersonNarendra Modi· PersonDelhi· CityGuwahati· CityChicken's Neck· LocationAssam· State
Source
India Today
