Bista met union railway minister to discuss the issues on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

By Prashant Acharya

Siliguri, 17th May:

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista on Wednesday met railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and discussed important issues concerning the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, and other rail related matters in Darjeeling hills, Siliguri and NJP region. 

Ashwini who has personally visited Darjeeling hills and plains recently to take stock of the ongoing Sevoke-Rangpo Rail construction is abreast of the major issues from this region. 

Minister is widely viewed as a 'result oriented' minister who has ushered in the transformation and modernization of the Indian Railways towards a sustainable green transport system. 

Bista said, “Under his leadership Indian Railways has become one of the fastest electrified railway systems in the world. As of today over 14 states and Union Territories have achieved 100% electrification of all rail lines and overall 85% of tracks have been electrified. Our government has set an ambitious target of 2024 as being the year in which we shall achieve 100% electrification of all broad-gauge railway lines.

With the completion of Sevoke-Rangpo Rail line and upgradation of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, railways will become an integral part of the tourism and transportation in our region”. EOM