Eastward Ho! BBIN: Multi model connectivity in the BBIN sub region
The BBIN (Bhutan, Bangladesh, India and Nepal) multi model initiative in the sub region on connectivity should address the following: · Economic integration and transport connectivity initiative to strengthen multi model connection in the BBIN. · Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) · Multi model connectivity protocol · Connectivity at Integrated Check Posts ( ICPs) with rail network · Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) nodal body under Ministry of Home Affairs that is responsible for maintaining and managing border infrastructure is looking to develop rail connect with three of its ICP viz, Raxaul, Petrapole and Jogbani. At present no ICP is connected by railways. The ICPs are looking at connectivity near waterways including that of Chattogram and Mongla seaport...