The Centre is planning to construct underground railway tracks along a 40-km stretch of the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor in West Bengal.
The move aims to strengthen rail connectivity between the Northeast and the rest of India while addressing long-standing security and vulnerability concerns of this narrow passage.
By shifting critical rail infrastructure underground, the project seeks to ensure uninterrupted movement of goods, passengers, and strategic assets during emergencies.
The proposal highlights the strategic integration of connectivity planning with national security imperatives.
APSC Relevance:
Strategic geography, Northeast connectivity, internal security, infrastructure planning.
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