PM Modi to inaugurate Mizoram’s first railway line: Bairabi–Sairang corridor (photos)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurates the Bairabi–Sairang railway line on September 13, marking a historic moment as Aizawl connects to the Indian Railways network for the first time in history.

Stretching 51.38 km, the line traverses Mizoram’s rugged terrain with 48 tunnels, 55 major bridges, and 87 minor bridges — a feat of railway engineering.

With this project, Aizawl becomes the fourth northeastern capital city after Guwahati, Agartala, and Itanagar to be connected to the Indian Railways network, opening avenues for trade, tourism, and economic growth.

Among the highlights is Bridge No. 196, which rises to 104 metres — 42 metres taller than Delhi’s Qutub Minar — making it the second-highest bridge in the Northeast.

The new rail link connects Mizoram’s capital to the national railway grid via Silchar, reducing dependence on road transport and improving access to markets.

Constructed at a cost of Rs 8,215 crore, the project is expected to transform Mizoram by lowering transport costs, boosting trade and tourism, creating jobs, and accelerating socio-economic development.

As part of the inauguration, PM Modi will flag off three new express trains — Aizawl–Delhi Rajdhani Express, Aizawl–Kolkata Express, and Aizawl–Guwahati Express — offering new travel options.