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Maligaon, November 22 (MExN): The Jiribam-Imphal new line railway project is one of the crucial connectivity projects for the North-Eastern Region and is at an advance stage nearing completion.
As the work for connecting the capital city of Manipur, i.e. Imphal with the rest of the country is on full swing, the Noney Bridge, considered as the engineering marvel is a crucial component and considered as the world’s tallest Railway pier bridge of 141m that is an integral part of the 111km long Jiribam-Imphal railway line project.
“According to the latest progress card, the bridge is nearing completion, and is done with 80% of its work,” stated a press release issued by Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR.
The completion of Noney Bridge and Jiribam-Imphal Railway line project is poised to spur economic development in Manipur and the surrounding regions. It is likely to create new job opportunities and contribute to the overall prosperity of the region.
“Construction of the Jiribam-Imphal railway project involves multiple tunnels and the total length of tunnels in this project is 61.32 km. The project will have total 11 major bridges and 137 minor bridges,” it added.
