China knocks at India’s door with rail link

Last Updated: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 11:52

China has begun work on extension of its railways to close to Indian border.

Akhaura-Agartala rail link alignment finalised

Last Updated: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 15:06

India and Bangladesh have finalised the alignment for a rail link of 11.5 kms between here and Akhaura in the neighbouring country.

India to expand railway connectivity with Bangladesh

Last Updated: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 16:21

India will extend its railway network to two more places along the India-Bangladesh border to improve connectivity between the two countries, a railway official announced Thursday.

Pak dismisses India`s concern over Pak-China rail link in PoK

Last Updated: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 23:11

Pakistan on Thursday dismissed India`s concern over a proposed Pakistan-China rail link through the disputed Gilgit-Baltistan region in PoK, saying New Delhi has "no locus standi" in the matter.

Chinese rail link to Pak matter of concern: India

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 14:41

India on Wednesday expressed "concern" over China`s plans to have a rail link with Pakistan through the Karakoram ranges, but said it was doing its own preparations to counter such a move.

Students union opposes rail link to Meghalaya

Last Updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 15:31

Fearing largescale influx of people after the introduction of a rail link, the Khasi Students Union has expressed concern over the proposal to set up a railway line from Assam to Byrnihat in Meghalaya.

Direct rail link between Sikkim, rest of India in 5 years

Last Updated: Monday, March 8, 2010, 18:25

The picturesque hilly state of Sikkim is poised for a direct rail link with the rest of the country within the next five years, with Railways terming the project an engineering challenge in itself.

Omar for rail link between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 15:28

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has advocated a rail link between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Bullet mailed to Turin Mayor over high-speed rail link

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 12:17

A bullet was mailed to Turin Mayor Sergio Chiamparino for his support of a controversial Italy-to-France high-speed train which opponents say will damage the environment.

Thousands protest Hong Kong-China rail link

Last Updated: Friday, January 8, 2010, 17:53

Thousands of protesters surrounded Hong Kong`s parliament Friday to demonstrate against a proposed USD 8.6-billion express rail link to China.

Foundation for Sevoke-Rangpo rail link to be laid

Last Updated: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 22:05

Vice President will tomorrow lay the foundation stone of the 51 km railway project connecting Rongpo in Sikkim with Sevoke in Siliguri, the completion of which will connect the hill state to the country`s rail network.