Mizoram’s Aizawl Became the Fourth Capital in Northeast India to gain Railway Connectivity

July 23, 2024

The city of Aizawl in Mizoram will be the fourth capital in Northeast India to have train service by July 2025. Currently, Guwahati, Agartala, and Naharlagun are all connected to the railway network. This makes it easier to get around the area.

Project Overview

Bairabi-Sairang railway project goes from Bairabi in Assam to Sairang in Mizoram’s Aizawl District and is 52 km long. This project, which started in 2008-2009 and cost about Rs 8,213.72 crore, is meant to improve transportation in the area.

Progress and Infrastructure

So far, 93% of the project’s actual work is done. The railway line has four stops: Hortoki, Kawnpui, Mualkhang, and Sairang. The stations are split up into segments to make construction easier. The project also requires a lot of engineering work. For example, 12,853 meters of tunneling and the building of 55 major and 89 smaller bridges are part of it.

Challenges Faced

There are problems with building the railway, like rough terrain, heavy monsoons, and needing easy access to building supplies and skilled workers. Despite these problems, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is determined to finish on time.

Benefits of Connectivity

Once it’s up and running, the railway link will cut travel time between Aizawl and Assam by a large amount. This will help locals by lowering the prices of moving people and goods. This better connection should help local businesses and bring more tourists to Mizoram.

About Aizawl

The Indian state of Mizoram’s main city, Aizawl, is 1,132 meters above sea level in the Himalayas. During British rule, it was part of the Lushai Hills District. Aizawl became a town in the year 1890. The city is famous for its lively culture, which comes mostly from the Mizo people. It’s an important place for the Indian Presbyterian Church. Aizawl is where the Mizo New Year festival known as Chapchar Kut takes place. The Durtlang Hills and several beautiful streams are also in the city.

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