Meanwhile, a feasibility study for a China-Nepal railway through Tibet is set to be completed in June. Both the railway lines from Tibet and India are to reach Kathmandu, effectively linking Tibet and India by railway network through Nepal’s capital. India’s Ministry of Railways has completed the Final Location Survey (FLS) and prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Raxaul-Kathmandu new line project. The 136-km-long new rail line project will further improve the connectivity between the two nations and promote economic growth and development, reported indianexpress.com Mar 23. The proposed Tibet-Nepal railway project is not only geographically highly challenging but also very costly for both China and Nepal.

Source: Indian Express March 25, 2026 20:31 UTC