Department of Railways (Nepal)
Department of Railways under Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport is the authority to develop, maintain and plan railways in Nepal. It has its headquarter at Bishalnagar, Kathmandu. Currently it maintains three in-operation railway lines in the country: Raxaul–Sirsiya,Jainagar–Bhangaha and Bathnaha - Budhnagar. It is equivalent to Department of Road for road infrastructure. It has several lines been planned.
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Railway line near Kurtha. | |
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 15 June 2011 |
| Type | Rail transport |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Nepal |
| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | Bishalnagar, Kathmandu, Nepal 27.720°N 85.335°E |
| Annual budget | NRs 4.78 Billion (FY 2080/81) |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport |
| Child Department |
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| Website | http://dorw.gov.np |
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