Sirsiya (Birganj) Inland Container Depot
The 6 km long 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) (metre gauge) railway track from Raxaul was converted to 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge by the Indian railways to connect Sirsiya (Birganj) Inland Container Depot (ICD) that became fully operational in 2005. It facilitates direct movement of containers and other cargo from and to Calcutta port and other places in India. It is the most important entry point for imports into Nepal and is the life line of Nepal commerce and trade. Birganj is 700 km (430 mi) from Calcutta port by railway.
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