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R1

1 NumberR1
2 Name Rail: Trans-Asian Railway (Southern Corridor: Turkey to Vietnam)
3 DescriptionThe goal of Trans-Asian Railway network is to see the development of an international, integrated, intermodal transport and logistics system for Asia and neighboring regions.
4 Countries China, India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Thailand
5 Companies Indian Railway Construction Company (IRCON)
6 Significance Connects India with the rest of Asia and beyond
7 Milestones Start Date: 1992, Finish Date: 2025
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/
2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-balance-of-interests/
3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/policy-catalyst-seven-sisters-corridor/
4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asia-uninterrupted/
5. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/the-modi-agenda-gateway-house-views/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/indias-foreign-policy-agenda-2014/
2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/economics-new-road-to-dhaka/
3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/indias-north-east-the-heart-of-regional-integration/
4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/india-china-immediate-priorities/
5. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/india-pakistan-economic-opportunities-political-challenges/
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R2

1 NumberR2
2 Name Rail: Chilahati-Haldibad Railway (India to Bangladesh)
3 DescriptionThis route is a revival of an old route operational until the 1965 war. For Bangladesh, the Chilahati - Haldibari rail is the most convenient access to Nepal and Bhutan. It was revived in 2010.
4 Countries India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan
5 Companies
6 SignificanceIt is an important transit point between India and Bangladesh.
7 MilestonesStart date: 1876, Finish date: 2013
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/winning-strategy-north-east-353/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/neighbourhood-views-india-233/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/china-and-india-should-avoid-competition/ 5. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/sushma-swarajs-visit-to-bangladesh/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/economics-new-road-to-dhaka/
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R3

1 NumberR3
2 Name Road: Asian Highway Network (Turkey to Japan: AH1-AH5, AH7, AH8)
3 DescriptionThe Asian Highway network is a network of 141,000 kilometers of standardized roadways crisscrossing 32 Asian countries with linkages to Europe.
4 Countries Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, North Korea, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
5 Companies
6 SignificanceMultiple road connections through 32 Asian countries connecting Asian countries with each other
7 MilestonesStart date: 1960, Finish date: 2005
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/circles-corridors-of-economic-diplomacy/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/north-east-energy-for-bangladesh/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asia-uninterrupted/ 5. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/the-japanese-emperors-visit/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/roundtable-discussion-on-central-and-south-asia/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/turkey-fulcrum-of-international-social-transition/
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R4

1 NumberR4
2 NameRail: Tibet Railway (China to Tibet)
3 DescriptionTibet railway is the first to connect the Tibet Autonomous Region to any other province in China
4 Countries China, Nepal
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 MilestonesStart date: 2001, Finish date: 2014
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/great-wall-of-tibet/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/visit-of-tibetan-parliamentarians-in-exile/
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R5

1 NumberR5
2 NameRoad: Karakoram Highway (Pakistan to China)
3 DescriptionThe route traces one of the many paths of the ancient Silk Road. China and Pakistan are also planning to link the Karakoram Highway to the southern port of Gwadar in Balochistan through the Chinese-aided Gwadar-Dalbandin railway, which extends up to Rawalpindi
4 Countries China, Pakistan
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 MilestonesStart date: 1959, Finish date: 1979 (Open to Public in 1986)
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/convergence-and-divergence-in-beijing/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-china-diverging-still/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/india-china-immediate-priorities/
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R6

1 NumberR6
2 NameRoad: Xinjiang Highway (China to Tibet))
3 Description
4 Countries China
5 Companies
6 SignificanceThe highway passes through the disputed Aksai-Chin, a disputed area which is administered by China but claimed by India
7 MilestonesStart date: 1951, Finish date: 1957
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/convergence-and-divergence-in-beijing/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/reflections-from-shanghai-forum/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/finding-common-ground-to-counter-terror/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/visit-of-tibetan-parliamentarians-in-exile/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-india-china-entente/
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R7

1 NumberR7
2 NameRoad: Seven Sisters Corridor (within India)
3 DescriptionThis corridor conceived by Gateway House connects India’s North-East with Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan.
4 Countries India
5 Companies
6 SignificanceThis corridor could be central to energizing economic development of the North-East and for India’s Look East Policy.
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/policy-catalyst-seven-sisters-corridor/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/modis-agenda-the-next-100-days-2/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/circles-corridors-of-economic-diplomacy/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/indias-north-east-the-heart-of-regional-integration/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-india-china-entente/
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R8

1 NumberR8
2 NameRoad: International North-South Trade Corridor (India to Russia)
3 DescriptionThe North-South Transport Corridor is a term used to describe the ship, rail, and road route for moving freight from South Asia to Europe through Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Russia.
4 Countries India, Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Russia
5 Companies
6 SignificanceThe new route will reduce transport cost and travel time to a significant extent.
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/circles-corridors-of-economic-diplomacy/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-kazakhstan-relations-challenges-and-opportunities/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/roundtable-discussion-on-central-and-south-asia//

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/confronting-iran-implications-for-energy-security/
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R9

1 NumberR9
2 NameRoad: Stilwell Road (India to Myanmar)
3 Description
4 Countries India, Myanmar, China
5 Companies
6 SignificanceDirect connectivity to Yunnan province of China. Extension to China already built by Chinese, cross-border section between India and Myanmar being built by India
7 MilestonesStart date: 1942, Finish date:
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/re-activating-stilwell-road/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-new-impetus/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-balance-of-interests/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/stilwell-road-the-silk-road-of-the-east/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/
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R10

1 NumberR10
2 NameRail: Agartala-Akhaura Railway (India to Bangladesh)
3 DescriptionRail link that connects Agartala, Tripura to Akhaura city in Bangladesh close to the Chittagong port.
4 Countries India, Bangladesh
5 Companies IRCON
6 SignificanceAccess to Bangladesh, especially Chittagong Port for India.
7 MilestonesStart: 2015
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-bangladesh-us-canada-someday-maybe/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/sushma-swarajs-visit-to-bangladesh/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/economics-new-road-to-dhaka/
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R11

1 NumberR11
2 NameRoad: Dawei (Myanmar) to Bangkok (Thailand)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Dawei in Myanmar to Bangkok in Thailand. Thailand and Burma agreed to construct the Dawei port, establish a road link from Dawei to Bangkok and to set up the Dawei-Kanchanaburi border crossing
4 Countries Thailand, Myanmar
5 Companies IRCON
6 SignificanceThe Dawei deep-sea port is intended to become one end of a land bridge for freight linking India, Africa and other east Asian nations and replacing the longer and often pirate patrolled sea route through the Malacca Strait
7 MilestonesStart: 2015
8 GH Research
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-king-in-exile/
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R12

1 NumberR12
2 NameRail: Kabul (Afghanistan) to Chabahar Port (Iran)
3 DescriptionA 900 km road link between Iran’s Chabahar port to mineral-rich Hajigak region of Afghanistan.
4 Countries Afghanistan, Iran
5 Companies IRCON
6 SignificanceA crucial road link to Afghanistan that will reduce its dependence on Pakistan and give it alternative access to the sea through an Iranian port. The Chabahar port would make the land route across Pakistan unnecessary for Indian trade bound for the lucrative Central Asian market
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/oman-gas-pipeline-back-in-favour/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/non-violence-in-afghanistan/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/confronting-iran-implications-for-energy-security/
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R13

1 NumberR13
2 NameRail: Kunming (China) to Singapore City (Singapore) Railway
3 DescriptionThe Kunming–Singapore Railway is a proposed railway that would connect Southwest China and Southeast Asia by rail. The line would run from Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan Province of China through Laos, Thailand and Malaysia to Singapore, with alternate routes through Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.
4 Countries China, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar
5 Companies
6 SignificanceThe Kunming-Singapore Railway became one of the Trans-Asian Railways set forth under the Trans-Asian Railway Network Agreement signed by 17 Asian and Eurasian countries. It will connect China with South-East Asia by rail.
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-aseans-elusive-services-fta/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asia-uninterrupted/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/india-china-immediate-priorities/
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R14

1 NumberR14
2 NameRoad Service: New Delhi (India) to Lahore (Pakistan) Bus
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Delhi to Lahore
4 Countries India, Pakistan
5 Companies Delhi Transport Corporation, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation
6 SignificanceEasier access for Indians and Pakistani’s to visit each other. A symbol of friendship launched by Prime Minister Vajpayee and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 1999
7 MilestonesStart date: 1999
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-pakistan-bonhomie/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/pakistans-potential-as-trade-and-transit-partner/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-china-template-for-india-pakistan/
9 GH Meetings http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/india-pakistan-economic-opportunities-political-challenges/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/advancing-the-india-pakistan-relationship/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-new-leadership-in-pakistan-and-its-implications-for-business-in-india/
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R15

1 NumberR15
2 NameRoad Service: Srinagar (India) to Muzaffarabad Bus (PoK)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Srinagar (India) to Muzaffarabad (across the Line of Control in Pakistan)
4 Countries India, Pakistan
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 MilestonesStart date: 2003
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/elections-a-view-from-pakistan/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-china-template-for-india-pakistan/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-pakistan-bonhomie/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/pakistans-potential-as-trade-and-transit-partner/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/india-pakistan-economic-opportunities-political-challenges/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/advancing-the-india-pakistan-relationship/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-new-leadership-in-pakistan-and-its-implications-for-business-in-india/
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R16

1 NumberR16
2 NameRoad: Trilateral Highway (India to Thailand)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Moreh, Manipur (India) through Yangon (Myanmar) to Mae Sot (Thailand)
4 Countries India, Myanmar, Thailand
5 Companies
6 SignificanceKey project for India’s Look East Policy. India has extended a loan of $500m to Myanmar to help the country construct a portion of the highway
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-new-impetus/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/thailand-democracy-monarchy-out/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/circles-corridors-of-economic-diplomacy/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/policy-catalyst-seven-sisters-corridor/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-king-in-exile/
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R17

1 NumberR17
2 NameRoad: Kaladan Multi-modal Route (India to Myanmar)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Kolkata (India) through the Sittwe Port (Myanmar) and ends in Mizoram (India)
4 Countries India, Myanmar
5 CompaniesEssar
6 SignificanceAlternative route for India to access its own North-East
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-new-impetus/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-balance-of-interests/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/circles-corridors-of-economic-diplomacy/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/policy-catalyst-seven-sisters-corridor/

5. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/re-activating-stilwell-road/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-king-in-exile/
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R18

1 NumberR18
2 NameRail: Delhi (India) to Hanoi (Vietnam) Rail
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Delhi (India) through Tamu and Mandalay (Myanmar). It extends through Bangkok (Thailand) to Hanoi (Vietnam)
4 Countries India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
5 CompaniesRITES
6 SignificanceKey project for India’s Look-East Policy
7 MilestonesStart date: April 2003, Finish date: March 2016
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-new-impetus/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-balance-of-interests/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/circles-corridors-of-economic-diplomacy/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-king-in-exile/
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R19

1 NumberR19
2 NameRoad: Moreh (India) to Kalemyo Road (Myanmar)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Moreh (Manipur) through Tamu (Myanmar) and ends in Kaleymo (Myanmar)
4 Countries India, Myanmar
5 Companies
6 SignificanceKey project for India’s Look-East Policy and for better connectivity with Myanmar
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-new-impetus/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-balance-of-interests/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/circles-corridors-of-economic-diplomacy/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/re-activating-stilwell-road/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-king-in-exile/
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R20

1 NumberR20
2 NameRhi to Tiddim and Rhi to Falam Roads (within Myanmar)
3 Description
4 Countries India, Myanmar
5 Companies
6 SignificanceThe Rhi-Tidim stretch of road in Myanmar is important to develop for leveraging the Land Customs Station facilities at Zawkhathar (India).
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-new-impetus/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-balance-of-interests/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/circles-corridors-of-economic-diplomacy/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/policy-catalyst-seven-sisters-corridor/

5. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/re-activating-stilwell-road/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-king-in-exile/
10 Other Links1. http://mdoner.gov.in/content/myanmar

R21

1 NumberR21
2 NameRoad Service: Imphal (India) to Mandalay (Myanmar) Bus
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Imphal (India) to Mandalay (Myanmar)
4 Countries India, Myanmar
5 Companies
6 SignificanceFor better and easier movement of citizens of India and Myanmar between the two countries
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-new-impetus/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-balance-of-interests/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/circles-corridors-of-economic-diplomacy/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/policy-catalyst-seven-sisters-corridor/

5. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/re-activating-stilwell-road/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-king-in-exile/
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R22

1 NumberR22
2 NameRail: Golden Jubilee Railway Link (India to Bhutan)
3 DescriptionA 17.5-km railway line starting from Hasimara in West Bengal (India) to Toribari (Bhutan)
4 Countries India, Bhutan
5 Companies
6 SignificanceConnects India by rail to Bhutan, a strategic neighbor.
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/modis-next-move-bhutan-china/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/modis-upcoming-visit-to-bhutan/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/hydropower-diplomacy/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-bhutan-winning-friendship/

5. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-bhutan-a-unique-bond/
9 GH Meetings
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R23

1 NumberR23
2 NameRail: Maitree Express (India to Bangladesh)
3 DescriptionThe train runs from Dhaka (Bangladesh) to Kolkata (India)
4 Countries Bangladesh, India
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-bangladesh-us-canada-someday-maybe/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/sushma-swarajs-visit-to-bangladesh/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-bangladesh-energy-has-be-driver/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/north-east-energy-for-bangladesh/

5. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1.-NorthEast-Paper-PDF_no-crops.pdf
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/economics-new-road-to-dhaka/
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R24

1 NumberR24
2 NameRail: Gul Train (Turkey to Pakistan)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Istanbul (Turkey) to Tehran (Iran) to Islamabad (Pakistan)
4 Countries Turkey, Iran, Pakistan
5 Companies
6 SignificanceConnects three important towns in West Asia
7 Milestones
8 GH Research
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/confronting-iran-implications-for-energy-security/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/turkey-fulcrum-of-international-social-transition/
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R25

1 NumberR25
2 NameRoad: Tajik-Pak Road (Tajikistan to Pakistan)
3 DescriptionIt is 36 km road going over the border via Afghanistan. The route runs from Dunshabe in Tajiskistan to Chitral in Pakistan.
4 Countries Tajikistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/afghanistan-strategic-depth-strategic-peace/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/afghanistan-at-a-turning-point-2/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/pakistans-potential-as-trade-and-transit-partner/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/two-diverging-roads-for-afghanistan/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/afghanistan-pakistan-locus-of-terrorism-or-economic-opportunity/
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R26

1 NumberR26
2 NameRail: Baku (Azerbaijan) to Tbilis (Georgia) to Kars (Turkey) Railway
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Baku (Azerbaijan) to Tbilis (Georgia) to Kars (Turkey).
4 Countries Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey
5 Companies
6 SignificanceImportant rail link in the region
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4.-Central-Asia-Paper-PDF_no-crops.pdf

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/West-Asia-Online.pdf
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/turkey-fulcrum-of-international-social-transition/
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R27

1 NumberR27
2 NameRoad: Grand Trunk Road (Afghanistan to Bangladesh)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Chittagong (Bangladesh) to Kabul (Afghanistan)
4 Countries Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan
5 Companies
6 SignificanceIt is a historic route with connections still in use today
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/indias-top-security-risks-in-2014/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/afghanistan-strategic-depth-strategic-peace/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/afghanistan-at-a-turning-point-2/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/afghanistan-pakistan-locus-of-terrorism-or-economic-opportunity/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/economics-new-road-to-dhaka/
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R28

1 NumberR28
2 NameRoad: Silk Route (Turkey to China)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from China through Central Asia and India to Europe
4 Countries China, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey
5 Companies
6 SignificanceI
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-kazakhstan-looking-beyond-energy/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-kazakhstan-looking-beyond-energy-ii/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-and-russia-new-central-asian-engagement/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/India-in-Central-Asia-text-2.pdf
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/lessons-for-asia-from-europe/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/india-china-immediate-priorities/
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R29

1 NumberR29
2 NameRail Service: Samjhauta Express (India to Pakistan)
3 DescriptionThe train service runs from Delhi to Lahore
4 Countries India, Pakistan
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-pakistan-bonhomie/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/pakistan-armys-offensive-on-taliban/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/paradigm-change-in-pakistan/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/india-pakistan-economic-opportunities-political-challenges/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/advancing-the-india-pakistan-relationship/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-new-leadership-in-pakistan-and-its-implications-for-business-in-india/
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R30

1 NumberR30
2 NameRoad: Zaranj to Delaram Road (within Afghanistan)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Zaranj (Afghanistan) to Delaram (Afghanistan)
4 Countries Afghanistan
5 CompaniesBRO
6 SignificanceRoad built by India for Afghanistan. Key link to the eventual connectivity of Afghanistan with Iran’s Chahbahar Port
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/it-is-premature-to-make-such-attempts/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/afghanistan-mood-on-the-ground/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/indias-top-security-risks-in-2014/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/afghanistan-pakistan-locus-of-terrorism-or-economic-opportunity/
10 Other Links

R31

1 NumberR31
2 NameRail: Kunming (China) to Kyaukpyu (Myanmar) Railway
3 DescriptionA key road connecting gas-rich region or Myanmar with China
4 Countries China, Myanmar
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-myanmar-a-new-impetus/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/asias-strategic-corridors-to-india/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/looking-beyond-the-string-of-pearls/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/sanctions-myanmar-have-they-worked/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/role-of-indian-business-in-the-future-of-indo-myanmar-relations/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/the-king-in-exile/
10 Other Links

R32

1 NumberR32
2 NameRoad: Phuentsholing Pass (India to Bhutan)
3 DescriptionThe border pass runs from Phuentsholing (Bhutan) to Jaigoan in West Bengal (India)
4 Countries Bhutan, India
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/modis-next-move-bhutan-china/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/modis-upcoming-visit-to-bhutan/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/hydropower-diplomacy/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-bhutan-winning-friendship/
9 GH Meetings
10 Other Links

R33

1 NumberR33
2 NameRoad: Shipki La Pass (India to Tibet)
3 DescriptionThe border pass runs from Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh (India) to Ngari, (China)
4 Countries India, China
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/great-wall-of-tibet/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/spectre-china/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/can-india-and-china-be-friends/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/responding-rise-assertive-china/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/visit-of-tibetan-parliamentarians-in-exile/
10 Other Links

R34

1 NumberR34
2 NameRoad: Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge (China to Nepal)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Zhangmu (China) to Kodari (Nepal)
4 Countries China, Nepal
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Neighbourhood-Views-of-India-Online.pdf

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-bhutan-winning-friendship/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/great-wall-of-tibet/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/india-china-immediate-priorities/
10 Other Links

R35

1 NumberR35
2 NameRoad: Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge (China to Nepal)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Zhangmu (China) to Kodari (Nepal)
4 Countries China, Nepal
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Neighbourhood-Views-of-India-Online.pdf

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/india-bhutan-winning-friendship/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/great-wall-of-tibet/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/visit-of-tibetan-parliamentarians-in-exile/
10 Other Links

R36

1 NumberR36
2 NameRail: Birgunj (Nepal) to Raxaul (India) Railway
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Birgunj (Nepal) to Rexaul in Bihar (India))
4 Countries India, Nepal
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/hydropower-diplomacy/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Neighbourhood-Views-of-India-Online.pdf

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/saarc-dawdling-but-optimistic/
9 GH Meetings
10 Other Links

R37

1 NumberR37
2 NameRail: Jaynagar (India) to Bijalapur (Nepal) Railway
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Jaynagar in Bihar (India), passing through Janakpur (Nepal), and ending in Bijalapur (Nepal))
4 Countries India, Nepal
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/hydropower-diplomacy/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Neighbourhood-Views-of-India-Online.pdf

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/saarc-dawdling-but-optimistic/
9 GH Meetings
10 Other Links

R38

1 NumberR38
2 NameRoad: Nathu La Pass (India to Tibet)
3 DescriptionThe border pass runs 54km east of Gangtok, through Gyangtse in Tibet (China) and finally ending in Lhasa, Tibet (China) )
4 Countries India, Tibet
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/great-wall-of-tibet/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/spectre-china/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/can-india-and-china-be-friends/

4. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/responding-rise-assertive-china/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/visit-of-tibetan-parliamentarians-in-exile/
10 Other Links

R39

1 NumberR39
2 NameRoad: Lipulekh Pass (India to Tibet)
3 DescriptionThe route runs from Kumaon in Uttarakhand (India) to Purang in Tibet (China)
4 Countries India, China
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/great-wall-of-tibet/

2. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/spectre-china/

3. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/can-india-and-china-be-friends/
9 GH Meetings 1. http://www.gatewayhouse.in/events/visit-of-tibetan-parliamentarians-in-exile/
10 Other Links

DH

1 NumberDH
2 NameMajor Highways (within India)
3 Description
4 Countries
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research
9 GH Meetings
10 Other Links

DT

1 NumberDT
2 NameMajor Railway Routes (within India)
3 Description
4 Countries
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research
9 GH Meetings
10 Other Links

DFC

1 NumberDFC
2 NameDedicated Freight Corridors (within India)
3 Description
4 Countries
5 Companies
6 Significance
7 Milestones
8 GH Research
9 GH Meetings
10 Other Links

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