Gangtok, March 6 Sikkim Chief Secretary R Telang reviewed the progress of the Sevok-Rangpo railway line construction on Friday, which is expected to be completed by the end of next year, an official said.
During the review meeting held at Teesta Lounge here, Special Secretary, Transport, M D Bhutia, presented the current status of the railway project to the chief secretary.
Telang emphasized the need for close coordination between the state departments and railway authorities to ensure a smooth and efficient launch of the railway service.
Telang identified security arrangements, integration of transport services, and administrative preparedness ahead of the proposed commencement of operations as key areas of the upcoming railway project.
Besides senior state government officials, officials from the Northeast Frontier Railway and IRCON also attended the meeting.
The Sevoke-Rangpo Railway Project has been under construction for several years.
The 45 km long railway project between Sevok and Rangpo is being constructed at an estimated cost of more than Rs 10,000 crore.