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MP Indra Hang urges swift completion of Sikkim’s railway projects
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 05:02 AM
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Member of Parliament Indra Hang called for the rapid finishing of ongoing railway works in Sikkim, emphasizing their importance for the state’s connectivity.
Member of Parliament Indra Hang, who represents Sikkim in the Lok Sabha, highlighted the urgent need to finish the railway projects currently under construction in the state. He stressed that accelerating these works is essential for enhancing regional connectivity and supporting economic growth.
Hang urged the central government and Indian Railways to prioritize the projects, noting that timely completion would boost tourism, facilitate trade, and improve access for residents in remote areas. He appealed for coordinated action among all stakeholders to remove bottlenecks and ensure that work proceeds without further delays.
The call comes as several railway initiatives are progressing in the hilly terrain of Sikkim, though specific details of the projects were not disclosed. Authorities have indicated that the infrastructure is expected to play a pivotal role in integrating the state more closely with the national rail network.
Hang urged the central government and Indian Railways to prioritize the projects, noting that timely completion would boost tourism, facilitate trade, and improve access for residents in remote areas. He appealed for coordinated action among all stakeholders to remove bottlenecks and ensure that work proceeds without further delays.
The call comes as several railway initiatives are progressing in the hilly terrain of Sikkim, though specific details of the projects were not disclosed. Authorities have indicated that the infrastructure is expected to play a pivotal role in integrating the state more closely with the national rail network.