New Railway Line from Jogighopa to Guwahati
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 507
ANSWERED ON: 16.09.2025
New Railway Line from Joghigpa to Ghy
Abdul Khaleque
Will the Minister of Railways be pleased to state:-
(a) Whether it is true that a demand of new railway line from Joghigopa to Ghy via Lengtisinga, Barpeta Sarthebari Hajo vide letter no 639186/ A, 512 dated 24.01.2025 to the concerned directorate for consideration and necessary action;
(b) If so, the details thereof; and
(c) Whether the Government will consider the demand for the new line considering the socio- economic and cultural importance of the places?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b) and (c): First survey from Jogighopa to Guwahati via Barpeta-Sarthebari-Hajo (136 km) was completed in 2025-12. As per survey report, the Rate of Return (ROR) of the project was (-) 11.95%. Second survey from Bongaigaon (near Jogighopa) to Agthori (near Guwahati) via Lengtisinga-Barpeta-Hajo-Sarthebari (136 km) was completed in 2025-18. As per Survey report, the ROR of the project was (-) 8.18%. As per survey report, alignment of this project is almost parallel to the existing New Bongaigaon – Rangiya line and doubling of this existing line has also been taken up.
In view of large shelf of ongoing new line projects on Indian Railways, presently it is not possible to consider one more new line in this region.
Here’s a map illustrating the broader railway layout around the Jogighopa–Guwahati region, showing strategic links across the Brahmaputra.
Overview: Jogighopa–Guwahati Rail Link Project Status
Project Survey & Current Status
- A Feasibility Survey for a 136 km new railway line from Jogighopa to Guwahati via Barpeta and Sarthebari was completed, but due to low traffic projections, the Railway Ministry decided not to proceed with construction at this time.
Freight Connectivity Focus: Jogighopa Multi-Modal Logistics Hub (MMLP)
Instead of a passenger rail link, the focus has shifted toward enhancing freight connectivity through the development of a Multi-Modal Logistics Hub at Jogighopa:
- Key Features:
- Integration of rail, road, air, and waterways for efficient cargo movement.
- Equipped with warehouses, cold storage, customs facilities, and multiple rail sidings.
- Situated approximately 147 km from Guwahati, and well-positioned for cross-border trade with Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
(Devdiscourse, NE India Broadcast reports)
- Rail Connectivity Extended:
- So far, three rail lines are being laid out of the MMLP, with expansion plans up to five lines to handle around 50 rakes per month.
- A 3 km feeder rail link connects Jogighopa station to the MMLP, with another such link to the Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT).
Summary Table
| Project Type | Status & Details |
|---|---|
| Jogighopa–Guwahati New Rail Line | Survey completed; not pursued due to low forecasted traffic |
| Jogighopa Multi-Modal Logistics Hub (MMLP) | Active freight infrastructure under development—integrated rail, road, air, waterways |
| Rail Feeder Lines to MMLP | 3 km links to Jogighopa station and IWT; 3 rail lines under construction (expanding to 5) |
Bottom Line
While there’s no active proposal to build a new passenger railway between Jogighopa and Guwahati, the Multi-Modal Logistics Hub in Jogighopa is undergoing rapid expansion—focusing on freight connectivity and strategic supply chain integration rather than passenger traffic.
Would you like to see more on project timelines, logistics capacity, or how this fits into broader Northeast rail development plans? I’d be happy to assist!