Patna, (Bihar Times): The conversion of railway line up to Jogbani, a town in Bihar on the border with Nepal, is going to be completed soon. The route will become operational from 31 March 31, 2008.

This track will give a boost to Nepal’s international trade and  Nepalese entrepreneurs are looking forward for the day to see their long cherished dream get fulfilled.

Till now they have been importing goods from Kolkata and port city of Haldia on trucks, containers and tankers. Jogbani is linked to the nearby Nepalese town of Biratnagar. Once the track becomes operational the freight charges will come down too.

The Indian government had proposed in 2004 to build broad-gauge rail link but due to political tension the work got delayed. The railway route will also reduced the pilferage, which is common while transporting goods on  trucks, tankers and  container.

The infrastructure of Jogbani railway station will be developed in Nepalese style. Once the broad-gauge rail service comes into effect, Jogbani will be linked directly to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other main cities of India. This will help pilgrims, students, people seeking medical treatment and businessmen.

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