Dhansiri–Zubza line
The Dhansiri–Zubza Line is a single-track railroad under construction between the two major cities of the Indian state of Nagaland—Dimapur and Kohima. The line starts from Dhansiri junction near Dimapur Railway Station to Kohima Zubza Railway Station. It is a part of Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways.
| Dhansiri–Zubza Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Locale | Nagaland |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 8 |
| Website | Indian Railway Website |
| History | |
| Planned opening | 2026 (Expected) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 82.5 km (51.3 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Single Diesel-Line |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
| Electrification | No |
History Edit
The Dimapur Railway Station was first opened in 1903. As part of the Indian Railway's ambitious plan to connect all the capitals of the north-eastern states by broad gauge rail link, railway minister Suresh Prabhu laid the foundation stone of the 88-km rail line to bring Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, on the railway map of India. The project will be executed in three phases.
- The first phase involves the construction of Dhansiri to Shokhuvi (16 km) line.
- The second phase involves Shokhüvi to Khaibung. (30 km)
- The third phase involves Khaibung to Zubza. (45 km)
First announced in 2006, the line is currently expected to open in March 2026.[1]
Stations Edit
| Station Code | Station Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| DSPR | Dhansiripar Railway Station | Dhansiripar, Chümoukedima District |
| SHKV | Shokhüvi Railway Station | Shokhüvi, Chümoukedima District |
| MLVM | Molvom Railway Station | Molvom, Chümoukedima District |
| KIBNG | Khaibung Railway Station | Khaibung, Chümoukedima District |
| PERM | Pherima Railway Station | Pherima, Chümoukedima District |
| PPHA | Piphema Railway Station | Piphema, Chümoukedima District |
| MUJA | Mengujüma Railway Station | Mengujüma, Kohima District |
| ZUBZA | Kohima Zubza Railway Station | Sechü Zubza, Kohima District |
Current status Edit
As of August 2019, the 25% work on the 82.5 km line from Dimapur to Zubza near Kohima has been completed, railway has requested the Nagaland Government to expedite the land acquisition process which is holding up progress on this rail link.[2][3]
References Edit
- ^ Singh, Bikash. "Dimapur–Kohima new BG railway line project to be completed by March 2026". The Economic Times.
- ^ "Dimapur-Kohima railway line project work on in full swing: NFR". EastMojo. 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Dimapur - Kohima new railway line project is making steady progress". Welcome to North East Frontier Railway / Indian Railways Portal. 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2023-04-20.