It is a historic day in the Northeast of India because Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened the first railway station in the history of Mizoram. This historic milestone is a welcome change that has connected the capital of the state to the Indian Railways network after several decades of waiting, changing the connectivity of one of the most distant parts of India.
Inauguration Of Mizoram’s First Railway Station
On Saturday, September 13, Prime Minister Modi made history when he flagged off the first trains at Sairang, Mizoram. This station is only 12 kilometers away from Aizawl, the state capital, but it is much more than a piece of infrastructure as it is a promise of development to millions of people.
This is a milestone as Aizawl is the fourth northeastern state capital to be connected to the Indian railway network after Guwahati, Agartala, and Itanagar. The moment achieves a long-held ambition to be able to link all state capitals by rail to make Mizoram a part of the transportation mainstream in India.
The Bairabi-Sairang Project Engineering Marvel
The Bairabi-Sairang railway line is 51.38 kilometers long with one of the most challenging topographies in India. The construction of this connection was full of obstacles that pushed the engineering capacities of Indian Railways to the extreme.
The complexity of the project is apparent once you look at the numbers. There were 48 tunnels and 142 bridges constructed by engineers to pass through the hilly terrain. The most notable of these is Bridge No. 196, which is a spectacular project, with a height of 104 meters; it is higher than the Qutub Minar in Delhi and the second-tallest pier bridge in the Indian Railways system.
Project Schedule And Investment
सफल होने जा रहा है दशकों का इंतज़ार, आज़ादी के बाद पहली बार रेल नेटवर्क से जुड़ने जा रहा है आइजोल.
अष्टलक्ष्मी के इस अभूतपूर्व विकास के लिए आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी का धन्यवाद। pic.twitter.com/icKImRNLLG
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) September 13, 2025
This ambitious project was conceived a long time ago, in 1999, and it took over two decades to be completed. Construction was very tough because of the rugged nature of the terrain, constant landslides, and poor working conditions. Nevertheless, the project team struggled and finally completed the line at a cost of over Rs 8,070 crore.
Breaking Travel Barriers
Prior to this railway linkage, the people in Mizoram had to rely fully on road transport, which was time-consuming and very costly. This situation has been transformed drastically by the new railway line since it provides a cheaper and faster means of movement.
Boosting Trade And Commerce
The railway linkage holds the promise to change the economy of Mizoram. The reduction in transportation expenses will assist in opening local businesses to the wider market, and increased connectivity will generate fresh investments. Tourism is set to get a significant boost since tourists will be able to arrive in Mizoram with less difficulty.
Jobs And Training Opportunities
Various jobs have been generated by this project, directly by working in the railways and indirectly by the boost of business. The enhanced connectivity will facilitate the integration of the Mizoram economy with other parts of India, which will present fresh opportunities to local business persons and laborers.
Mizoram Gets First Train Line 172 Years After Indian Railways
Prime Minister Modi flagged off the first Rajdhani Express in Mizoram, establishing a direct linkage between Sairang and Anand Vihar in Delhi. This 2,510-kilometer route takes around 43 hours and 25 minutes, with an average speed of 57.81 km. It gives the residents a fast and direct connection to the national capital. Initially, the 20-coach train left Sairang station, 22 km from Aizawl, at 10:00 AM on September 13, and arrive at Delhi’s Anand Vihar station at 7:30 AM on Monday, September 15.
Train Route Between Sairang And Anand Vihar
The regular services will start from September 19. The train number 20597 will departing Sairang every Saturday at 4:30 PM, and reaching Anand Vihar at 10:50 AM on Monday. The return journey, as train number 20598, will leave Anand Vihar at 7:50 PM on Monday and arrive at Sairang at 3:15 PM on Wednesday.
There will be 21 stoppage stations between Sairang and Anand Vihar, including major ones like Guwahati, New Cooch Behar, New Jalpaiguri, Malda Town, Bhagalpur, Patna, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, and Kanpur.
Other Express Train Services
In addition to the Rajdhani, other express trains will be added to link Mizoram with other big cities such as Kolkata and Guwahati. Such services significantly increase the range of travel opportunities for the state’s residents, thus making business trips, education, and family visits easier.
Future Expansion Plans
Myanmar Border Connection
Officials are hopeful that the railway system can be expanded to the Myanmar border. This growth would capitalize on the Kaladan project, which will provide new international trade and connectivity opportunities.
Achieving Regional Integration
The railway linkage also builds the relationship between Mizoram and other states in the northeast region, leading to the integration and development of the region. This enhanced connectivity overcomes the barriers that have hampered the growth potential of the region in the past due to isolation.
Mark Of Non-Discriminatory Development
The Mizoram Governor, as well as the Railway Minister, have praised this milestone, which spells out the vision of India in bringing infrastructure to the farthest reaches of the land. The initiative shows that the government is also interested in making sure that all citizens, irrespective of their location, can be part of the development of India.
Conclusion
The opening of the first railway station in Mizoram is not just an infrastructure success story; it is the start of a new era in the state. It is an ambitious project that can enhance lives, drive economic growth, and deliver on the decades-old promises of regional inclusion.
The hopes and dreams of the people of Mizoram are on board these first trains rolling out of Sairang station, and they are finally linked to opportunities all over India. In this railway line, we have a monument of Indian determination to construct infrastructure that is truly accessible to all its citizens, regardless of their remote position.
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