After the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), the 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag line is another ‘Himalayan project’ of the Indian Railways. Navratna PSU Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) is tasked with implementing the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag project to ensure its timely completion. In an interview with DHEERAJ Mishra, RVNL Chairperson and Managing Director PRADEEP GAUR said the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag project is of paramount significance as it is a gateway to the China border. Edited Excerpts: What is the importance of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag line? The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway line is important mainly for two reasons. First, it is rail connectivity to the people in the…