India Plans World's Highest Railway Station on Bilaspur-Manali-Leh Line
India plans to build the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh railway line, a 489-km route connecting Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh through the Himalayas. The project includes a station near Tanglang La at about 5,256 metres elevation, potentially the world's highest railway station, surpassing China's Tanggula station. The line will require around 270 km of tunnels and is estimated to cost Rs 1.31 lakh crore. The railway aims to enhance connectivity to the strategically important Ladakh region, with surveys and the Detailed Project Report completed.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 4 Nov, 10:13 am. Other outlets followed.