Archive · 29 May 2025
Mizoram CM Seeks Railway Upgrades and New Train Services
Mizoram's Chief Minister Lalduhoma met with the Union Railways Minister to discuss improving the Bairabi-Sairang railway line.
He wants direct trains to Delhi and Kolkata, plus a rail link to Tripura to make it easier to travel.
The CM also asked to make the Sairang station a top-notch facility with better services like online booking and internet.
The minister said he would consider all requests.
The railway line is almost finished, and it will help connect Aizawl to the rest of India by train.
The railway line has tunnels and bridges that were challenging to build in the mountainous region.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma met with the Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
They discussed upgrades and additional services for the Bairabi-Sairang railway line.
Lalduhoma requested direct Rajdhani Express services to New Delhi and a new Howrah service to Kolkata.
The CM also proposed a direct rail link between Sairang and Tripura.
The Union Minister assured that all proposals would be considered.
- Who
- Mizoram CM Lalduhoma and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Improvements to Bairabi-Sairang railway line including new train services and station upgrades.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To discuss railway improvements and additional services.
- Mizoram CM
- Lalduhoma
- Union Railways Minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Railway Line
- Bairabi-Sairang
- Railway Station
- Sairang
- Project Cost
- Rs 5,021.45 crore
- Rail Connectivity to Capital
- Aizawl
