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    The proposed East-West Electrified Railway Project would connect 24 districts from Mechi to Mahakali in Nepal via 945 kilometers of rail track. The project is estimated to cost $3 billion and require over 2,000 hectares of forest land. It aims to improve connectivity across the country and support economic development through reduced transportation costs and times. The railway would facilitate public transportation while also generating employment. If implemented, it could make a notable contribution to Nepal's national economy by developing critical infrastructure.

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    The proposed East-West Electrified Railway Project would connect 24 districts from Mechi to Mahakali in Nepal via 945 kilometers of rail track. The project is estimated to cost $3 billion and require over 2,000 hectares of forest land. It aims to improve connectivity across the country and support economic development through reduced transportation costs and times. The railway would facilitate public transportation while also generating employment. If implemented, it could make a notable contribution to Nepal's national economy by developing critical infrastructure.

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    East-West Electrified Railway Project

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    The proposed East-West Electrified Railway Project would connect 24 districts from Mechi to Mahakali in Nepal via 945 kilometers of rail track. The project is estimated to cost $3 billion and require over 2,000 hectares of forest land. It aims to improve connectivity across the country and support economic development through reduced transportation costs and times. The railway would facilitate public transportation while also generating employment. If implemented, it could make a notable contribution to Nepal's national economy by developing critical infrastructure.

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    EAST-WEST ELECTRIFIED

    RAILWAY PROJECT

    Lead Government Agency Office of the Investment Board, Ministry of Physical


    Infastructure & Transport, Department of Railways.
    Geographical Location (Districts) 24 Districts (Mechi- Mahakali)

    PROJECT DETAILS
    Project Cost (In USD) 3000 Million (Mechi to Mahakali)
    Progress Feasibility Study
    Project Land Required (in Ha.) 2247 ha of forest (Mechi to Mahakali)
    Project Documents Available Feasibility Study Report
    Form of Investment Public Private Partnership
    (PPP/Private Investment)
    Expected Fiscal Benefits to GoN n Development of economic infrastructure
    n Creation of employment opportunities
    n Better connectivity
    n Industrial competitiveness
    n Production/transportation cost reduction
    n Reduction of traffic congestion
    n Road safety
    n Reduction of pollution
    PROJECT DESCRIPTION
    AND RELEVANCE/ OBJECTIVES
    Railway has remained the least-explored 53 kilometers of railway track -- 32 km from
    means of transportation in Nepal though Jaynagar in India to Janakpur in Nepal and 21
    its development dates back to the 1920s. km from Janakpur to Bijalapur.
    The British built the 39 kilometers Raxaul-
    Amlekhagunj and Jayanagar-Janakpur-Bijalpura, Realizing the importance of railways in carrying
    two short distance 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow freight and passengers, Nepal is planning to
    gauge railways in 1927. Currently, Nepal construct a railway line from east to west that
    Railway Company is dedicated to constructing connects the capital city; Kathmandu.

    RELEVANCE TO THE OVERALL ECONOMY


    Implementation of this project is expected to to the national economy through concrete
    facilitate public transport, as well as generate transport infrastructure.
    employment opportunities and contribute notably

    SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT


    n TotalLength (Mechi to Mahakali) : 945.244 km
    n No. of bridges : 334
    n Longest Bridge: 1171 m ( Sapta-Koshi river)
    n No. of tunnels: 10 (26.7 km)
    n Longest Tunnel: 17.742 km

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