Guwahati, Dec. 16 -- The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned a Final Location Survey (FLS) for the construction of a new railway line between Jirania and Bodhjung Nagar in Tripura.

The proposed rail section will span 14 km and is estimated to cost Rs. 42 lakh. The alignment falls within West Tripura district and is expected to significantly strengthen railway infrastructure in the state.

Officials said the approval of the survey marks an important step towards improving connectivity and supporting industrial growth in Tripura.

Bodhjung Nagar is a key industrial and commercial hub in West Tripura, known for its resource-based industries, particularly rubber, bamboo and food processing units.

The proposed Jirania-Bodhjung Nagar rail lin...