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1495 Regular Weekly Meeting

Club Service

1495 Regular Weekly Meeting

31 May 2026

Overview

On 31st May, members and spouses of the Rotary Club of Kalimpong visited Tunnel No. 17 at Majitar, part of the Sevoke–Rangpo Broad Gauge Railway Project, an engineering marvel under construction in the Eastern Himalayas. The team was briefed at the project office by Mr. Sajjan Singh, Mr. P. K. Sahar, and Mr. Biswajit Dutta. The officials explained that the project was conceived in 2006, construction began in 2017, and completion is expected by December 2027. The 45-km railway line comprises 14 tunnels and 17 bridges, built through challenging mountainous terrain. Members were given a guided tour of a two-kilometre section of Tunnel No. 17 and the highest bridge under construction on the route. Future plans include extending the rail network to Gangtok and eventually Nathula Pass on the India–China border. The visit was an enriching and memorable experience, providing insight into a landmark infrastructure project that will greatly enhance connectivity in the region.

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