A new rail cargo service connects Kolkata and Biratnagar, extending Indian rail access to Nepal via the Nepal-India Transit Treaty.

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A new rail cargo service connects Kolkata and Biratnagar, extending Indian rail access to Nepal via the Nepal-India Transit Treaty.

Who's involved

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Kolkata Biratnagar Nepal

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India is extending its rail network to remote northeastern areas and supplying railway technology to neighboring countries.

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The entities involved

Kolkata
capital city of West Bengal, India
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Biratnagar
metropolitan city in Nepal

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Nepal
country in South Asia
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Related events

Indian companies are developing hydropower projects in Nepal, and the Indian railway system is linking to Biratnagar for trade.Aug 15

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Jul 25spotlightnepal.comPreparations Are Underway for High-Level Visits: MOFA Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri
Jul 22aninews.in
Jul 3kathmandupost.com

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