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A prepare passing by way of a brand new bridge constructed throughout a river throughout a take a look at drive from Bairabi to Sairang in Mizoram on Thursday. | Photo Credit: Rajulapudi Srinivas
“Indian Railways has taken up new tasks within the hilly terrains connecting the capital cities of Manipur and Nagaland. A survey is underway and the works are anticipated to be accomplished within the subsequent 4 years,” mentioned South Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) A Sridhar.
“By developing new railway station at Sairang village in Mizoram, we offered connectivity to the final level of the North Eastern States. More such tasks are on the pipeline,” Northeast Frontier Railway Public Relations Officer Nilanjan Deb mentioned on Thursday.
The new railway line laid from Bairabi to Sairang will join Mualkhang, Kawapui and Hotaki habitations. Some hundreds of tribals dwelling in Mizoram and the neighbouring terrains will profit from the brand new line, mentioned Tommy, a scholar.
“A journey from Bairabi to Sairang is a superb expertise. The prepare will go by way of 48 tunnels, 87 minor bridges constructed on rivers and creeks, 65 main bridges and 6 Road Under Bridges,” mentioned a youth Wesley, who travelled for the primary time to Sairang throughout a test-drive, informed The Hindu.
“Due to poor street and rail connectivity to Aizawl, the capital metropolis of Mizoram and the encircling cities and villages within the hilly areas have been away from the mainland for the previous couple of a long time,” mentioned Dennis, who runs Hotel Floria within the busy Bara Bazar in Aizawl.
“The new railway station at Sairang, positioned 20 km away from Aizawl, will assist many tribals. Thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who’s specializing in the event of Northeastern States, mentioned a Mizo tribe girl Mary, a local of Mamit village.
Published – September 11, 2025 11:27 pm IST
