Dibrugarh, Dec 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Bogibeel bridge, which is now India's longest road-and-railway bridge, here on Tuesday.
The 4.94 km Bogibeel bridge over the Brahmaputra will cut travel time between Itanagar and Dibrugarh by 19 hours, says Northwest Frontier Railway.
The bridge with two broad gauge lines and a three-lane road over it, will also help security forces manning India's border with China.
Modi will also will also flag off the Tinsukia-Naharlagun Intercity Express, a 14-coach car that will run five days a week.
Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal was also present at the inauguration ceremony.
Image: twitter.com/sarbanandsonwal
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