Kathmandu, April 15 -- The geological study for the Kerung-Kathmandu railway, supported by China's technical and financial assistance, has entered its final phase.

The study spans three districts: Kathmandu, Nuwakot, and Rasuwa. Of the 80 planned drilling sites, 75 have been completed, with soil extraction carried out at 75 locations. According to officials from the Department of Railways, 90 percent of soil testing has been finished.

The samples collected include soil, rock, water, and stone from various points along the proposed railway route.

Kamal Kumar Sah, spokesperson and senior divisional engineer at the Department of Railways, said seven of the eight locations requiring deep drilling up to 400 metres have been completed.

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