Mizoram gets its first Railway Link with other states, which made forth state northeastern state with capital connectivity to the national railway network.
The Northeast Railway Frontier has successfully conducted the first ever trial run to Sairang in Aizawl of Mizoram on May 1, 2025.
The trial run done in the presence of Arun Kumar Chaudhary, General Manager (construction), along with other rail officials.
Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway said that, “Their presence highlighted the importance of this achievement and the dedication of the NFR team in overcoming difficult terrain and logistical challenges. Following the successful trial run to Sairang, Chaudhary provided an in-depth briefing on the scope, progress, and strategic importance of the Bhairabi-Sairang railway project to the Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh and Lalduhoma, Chief Minister of Mizoram. Chaudhary also stated that the project’s construction work is progressing smoothly.”
He also added, “He further mentioned that the Commissioner of Railway Safety scheduled to inspect in early June, with the formal inauguration of the Bhairabi-Sairang railway line likely to take place after June 17. During the interaction, he also elaborated on the engineering hurdles successfully overcome during the construction phase and emphasised the anticipated economic and social benefits the project is poised to bring to the region.”
The 51.38 km Bhairabi–Sairang New Line Railway Project is a major achievement for Indian Railways.
The project includes 48 tunnels, 55 major bridges, and 87 minor bridges. The total tunnel length is 12,853 meters. One of the tallest structures, Bridge No. 196, stands at 104 meters—42 meters taller than the Qutub Minar. It also features 5 road over bridges and 6 road under bridges. The new railway line built in four parts: Bhairabi–Hortoki, Hortoki–Kawnpui, Kawnpui–Mualkhang, and Mualkhang–Sairang.
Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the Northeast Frontier Railway is working hard to complete the project soon. It will greatly improve travel and transport in Mizoram, boost tourism, help small businesses, and lower transport costs. It will also make it easier for people in Mizoram to travel and receive goods from other parts of India.
