HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, March 12: Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, general manager, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), inspected the ongoing railway infrastructure development works of the Multi Modal Logistics Hub (MMLP) of Jogighopa, being developed under the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal Master Plan, an official statement said on Wednesday.
The project plan comes under Rangiya Division of NFR.
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During his visit, he closely assessed the progress of railway construction related works, including track laying, yard development and connectivity enhancements, ensuring that all works were in line with the planned schedule for the speedy completion of terminal hub, the statement added.
The Jogighopa MMLP is a strategically significant infrastructure project that will serve as a logistics hub for NE India, enhancing connectivity through railways and inland waterways.
It is located 91 km from Gelephu (Bhutan), 108 km from the Bangladesh border, and 147 km from Guwahati, making it a key gateway for cross-border trade with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.
“The terminal will be equipped with warehouses, cold storage, a customs clearance facility and multiple rail sidings, significantly boosting freight movement,” it further informed.
The railway component of the project includes the construction of three rail lines, with future expansion plans up to five lines.
“Upon full operationalisation, the terminal is expected to handle 25 inward and 25 outward rakes per month, facilitating the movement of auto components, fertilizers, food grains, steel, coal, clinker, stone chips and other essential commodities,” the statement said.
“The recently inaugurated Inland Waterways component has already started operations, enabling seamless cargo movement to Bangladesh,” it said.
The works once completed, will showcase the immense economic and logistical benefits of the terminal project.
“The MMLP will play a pivotal role in boosting trade, supporting local industries and strengthening India’s Act East Policy by improving trade links with neighbouring countries,” it further said.
With work progressing at an accelerated pace, the Jogighopa Multi Modal Logistics Hub is set to become a game-changer for freight logistics in the region, reinforcing NFR’s commitment towards enhancing railway infrastructure for economic growth and connectivity, the statement concluded.
