Byrnihat-Shillong Railway Project
Sector: Rail • Location: Shillong, Meghalaya, India
Source: Urban Acres
The Meghalaya government is set to return Rs 209.37 crore to the Centre, officially closing the chapter on the long-delayed Byrnihat-Shillong railway project. The funds were allocated to acquire land for the now-abandoned rail line, reflecting concerns over demographic disruption and cultural preservation in Meghalaya.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit, Government
- Location
- Shillong, Meghalaya, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Urban Acres
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Original status | Cancelled |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Meghalaya government is set to return Rs 209.37 crore to the Centre, officially closing the chapter on the long-delayed Byrnihat-Shillong railway project. The funds were allocated to acquire land for the now-abandoned rail line, reflecting concerns over demographic disruption and cultural preservation in Meghalaya. |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Meghalaya |
City | Shillong |
Source
Source | Urban Acres |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit, Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-10 |
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