Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Dimapur-Kohima Railway Line: Early Completion Target Set
Imagine building a train track from one city to another!
The NFR is working on a new train line between Dimapur and Kohima.
They're hoping to finish it by the end of 2028, even though the original plan was for 2029.
They showed the progress to some important people, including the Deputy Commissioner.
They looked at how they are building the tunnels and the new train station.
The project is going through some tricky land, so they have to be extra careful.
The team is making sure everyone is safe and have plans in case things go wrong.
No one has been hurt so far, and the project is moving along.
NFR aims to complete the Dimapur-Kohima railway line by December 2028.
The project is being constructed in three phases.
An inspection of the ongoing work was conducted at Mengujuma village.
Tunnel number 10, the second-longest tunnel, presents geological challenges.
Stringent safety protocols are in place, with no reported casualties.
- Who
- North East Frontier Railway (NFR)
- What
- Constructing a railway line between Dimapur and Kohima
- When
- Inspection was conducted on Thursday; Completion targeted for December 2028 (revised)
- Where
- Dimapur to Kohima, with inspection at Mengujuma village
- Why
- To establish a railway line for improved transportation.
- Project Goal
- Construct a railway line from Dimapur to Kohima
- Targeted Completion
- December 2028 (revised)
- Original Completion Date
- December 2029
- Location of Inspection
- Mengujuma village, Kohima district
- Longest Tunnel
- Tunnel number 7 in Chumoukedima district
- Second Longest Tunnel
- Tunnel number 10 (5.5 km)