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**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways under the Railways Act, 1989, officially designates the "Hijli to Nimpura Through yard 3rd line" as a Special Railway Project. Published on June 29, 2026, the document establishes the legal status of this 5.58 km infrastructure project in West Bengal. The notification and its associated provisions take effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authority and Notification** * The Central Government exercised powers conferred by clause (37A) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989, to issue this notification. * The notification (S.O. 3476(E)) was prepared by the South Eastern Railway (Construction Organization) in Kolkata. * The effective date of the project's status is the date of publication in the Official Gazette (June 29, 2026). **Project Specifications** * **Project Name:** Hijli to Nimpura Through yard 3rd line. * **Length:** The project encompasses a total distance of 5.58 kilometers. * **Classification:** The project is formally categorized as a "Special Railway Project." **Geographic Scope** * The entire 5.58 km project is located within the State of West Bengal. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (South Eastern Railway)** **Impact** The organization gains formal legal recognition for the Hijli to Nimpura 3rd line as a Special Railway Project under the Railways Act, 1989. **Action Required** The Construction Organization must execute the project in accordance with the regulations and powers associated with "Special Railway Project" designations. **Government of West Bengal** **Impact** The state is the primary site for the 5.58 km infrastructure development, affecting the regional transport network within its jurisdiction. **Action Required** No specific action is mandated in this document, though the state is identified as the host territory for the project. **Project Administrators (Chief Administrative Officer)** **Impact** The Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) is the signatory authority responsible for the formalization of this project. **Action Required** Ensure that the project follows the statutory requirements set forth by the Central Government under the Railways Act.

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