In a historic milestone for connectivity in Northeast India, the 51.38-km Bairabi–Sairang railway line in Mizoram has been officially commissioned by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS), marking the state’s full integration into the national railway grid.
The announcement was made on June 10 after the final stretch of the line—33.86 km from Hortoki to Sairang—was inspected and declared safe by Sumeet Singhal, Commissioner of Railway Safety (Northeast Frontier Circle). This last segment is notable for its engineering complexity, passing through rugged terrain and featuring 32 tunnels and 35 major bridges.
“This railway line is technically safe now. Once the Centre gives its final nod, train services will begin. A formal inauguration is expected soon,” said Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northeast Frontier Railway.
The Bairabi–Sairang project has been long-awaited, especially for the people of Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, who will now have direct access to the national railway network for the first time. Until now, Mizoram remained one of the few states in India without a fully functional railway link connecting its capital city to the rest of the country.
Officials say the commissioning of this railway stretch is not just a technical achievement but a socio-economic turning point. “This transformative achievement is expected to significantly enhance both passenger and freight movement, stimulate economic growth, and fulfill a long-standing aspiration of the people of Mizoram,” Sharma added.
