Sikkim Governor reviews progress of Sivok-Rangpo railway project
The Statesman | 15 October 2025He was accompanied by Lok Sabha MP Dr Indra Hang Subba, Pakyong District Collector Rohan A, and officials from the district administration. During the visit, the Governor interacted with senior officials of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to assess the project’s current status and review key developments.
A detailed presentation on the project’s progress was made by Arun Kumar Chaudhary, General Manager (Construction), NFR, and Hari Mohan Gupta, chairman and managing director of IRCON International Limited. They briefed the Governor on the major achievements so far, including the near completion of 14 tunnels and 23 bridges, while also highlighting the challenges affecting the pace of work.
In his address, the Governor emphasised that the Sivok–Rangpo Railway Project would play a transformative role in boosting tourism, strengthening national security, and fostering industrial growth and employment opportunities in Sikkim. He commended the dedication and hard work of NFR, IRCON, and all project personnel, urging them to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and timely execution.
Highlighting the project as a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for enhanced connectivity across the Northeast, the Governor noted that the 45-kilometre-long Sivok–Rangpo line — comprising 41.5 km in West Bengal and 3.5 km in Sikkim — will connect the Himalayan state to the national railway network for the first time.
Expressing confidence in its timely completion, Governor Mathur reaffirmed his full support to the Northeast Frontier Railway and all agencies involved in realising this vital infrastructure project.
