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Train reaches near Aizawl

Aizawl, May 2 (UNI) A trial train engine successfully arrived at Sairang, the western outskirts of Mizoram's capital Aizawl city on Wednesday for the first time ever, which marks that the 51.38 km Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge railway project is nearing completion while Northeast Frontier Railway (NRF) expected to complete the project by July next.
Another trial engine was expected on Thursday as part of the ongoing trial operations.
The NRF officials said the project was 95 percent complete, with Rs. 7,714 crore expended out of the total estimated cost of Rs. 8,215 crore. The railway line is expected to become fully operational by July, pending final inspections by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Ministry of Civil Aviation, scheduled for May or June.
In August 2024, the CRS approved train operations on the Bairabi–Hortoki section following successful inspections and speed trials, permitting operations at speeds up to 100 km per hour. This marked a major milestone in the project's phased rollout.
The near-completion of the Bairabi–Sairang railway line marks a historic moment for Mizoram as it connects the state more closely with the national railway network and opens up new avenues for economic growth and development.
Executed by the NFR, the Bairabi–Sairang line is a key infrastructure initiative under the Centre’s Act East Policy with the main aim to enhance connectivity and economic integration in the northeast region. The line features four stations: Hortoki, Kawnpui, Mualkhang, and Sairang-Sihhmui, and includes 32 tunnels, 55 major bridges, and 89 minor bridges. Notably, the tallest pier, P-4, stands at 104 meters, which is taller than the Qutub Minar.
The Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge line is expected to significantly improve transportation in Mizoram by reducing travel time and logistics costs while improving tourism activities and facilitating the smoother movement of goods and passengers.
It also aligns with India's strategic goals under the Act East Policy, which seeks to strengthen trade and connectivity with Southeast Asia.
Earlier, the central government approved the final location survey for a proposed 223 km railway extension from Sairang to Hmawngbuchhuah/Zochachhuah in southernmost Mizoram's Lawngtlai district, located near the Myanmar border.
This extension, with an estimated cost of Rs 15,000 crore, is set to significantly enhance regional connectivity and strengthen international ties, fostering increased trade and facilitating cross-border exchanges.
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