Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line to Connect Aizawl
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang railway line project in Mizoram, marking the first-ever railway connectivity to the state capital Aizawl. This ₹8,000 crore project is a historic milestone for Mizoram’s infrastructure and is expected to boost trade, tourism, and economic opportunities in the region.
The Bairabi-Sairang railway line stretches 51 km and connects Bairabi (near Assam-Mizoram border) with Sairang (20 km from Aizawl).
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The project is expected to reduce travel time and freight costs, making goods transport easier and more affordable.
Governor General (Retd.) V. K. Singh described the railway project as both ambitious and important for Mizoram.
Benefits include,
The line is also expected to enhance access to markets for Mizoram’s agricultural and horticultural products.
Along with the inauguration, PM Modi will also flag off three new train services to expand connectivity,
These new routes will connect Mizoram to key economic and cultural hubs of India, making travel more convenient for passengers and boosting interstate trade.
This project is part of India’s broader vision to improve rail connectivity in the Northeast. Other capitals like Imphal (Manipur) and Shillong (Meghalaya) are also being targeted for future railway projects. By linking state capitals, the government aims to mainstream the Northeast into the national economy.
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