Rail engine reaches Mizoram’s Sairang for first time, signalling major connectivity boost

Rail engine reaches Mizoram’s Sairang for first time, signalling major connectivity boost

New Delhi: For the first time in Mizoram’s history, a railway engine has reached Sairang, a town on the western edge of Aizawl, marking a historic step forward in the state’s connectivity. The trial run, conducted by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), signals that the much-anticipated 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang broad gauge line is nearing completion. Officials have confirmed that a second trial run was scheduled for Thursday, forming part of th…

Northeast Frontier Railway completes Aizawl trial run, moving closer to seamless connectivity

Indian Railways has successfully completed a trial run to Sairang, Aizawl, under the Bhairabi-Sairang railway project. This historic…

NE Railways conduct historic trial run to Mizoram's Sairang

Guwahati: In a landmark development for Northeast India’s infrastructure, the Northeast Frontier Railway successfully conducted the first trial run to Sairang, near Aizawl, on May 1. This achievement paves the way for Mizoram to become the fourth northeastern state with direct rail connectivity to its capital. The trial was overseen by Arun Kumar Chaudhary, General […] The post NE Railways conduct historic trial run to Mizoram’s Sairang appeared…

Mizoram’s Capital Gets Rail Link 78 Years After Independence, NFR Conducts First-Ever Trial Run to Sairang

In a historic milestone, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) successfully conducted its first-ever trial run to Sairang in Aizwal, the capital of Mizoram, on May 1, 2025 — connecting the city to India’s national railway network for the very first time, 78 years after independence. The trial run was conducted in the presence of Arun Kumar Chaudhary, General Manager (Construction), along with other senior railway officials. The momentous achievem…