Mizo Gets Rail Projects Worth ₹8,070 cr
The Prime Minister also praised the people of Mizoram for their longstanding commitment to the country
By : Deccan Chronicle
Update: 2025-09-13 07:03 GMT
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang railway line, valued at over ₹8,070 crore, linking Mizoram’s capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time.
Modi, however, was unable to reach Aizawl due to inclement weather and inaugurated the project virtually from Mizoram’s Lengpui Airport, where he also addressed the gathering.
Expressing gratitude for the warmth and affection of the people, the Prime Minister said, “From today, Aizawl will be on India’s railway map… Overcoming many challenges, including difficult terrain, this Bairabi–Sairang railway line has become a reality. The skills of our engineers and the spirit of our workers made this possible.”
Recalling laying the foundation stone for the project a few years ago, he emphasised that the new line now directly connects Sairang in Mizoram with Delhi via the Rajdhani Express, marking a historic milestone in integrating the state with the national railway network.
Modi also praised the people of Mizoram for their longstanding commitment to the nation. “Whether it was the freedom movement or nation-building, the people of Mizoram have always contributed. Sacrifice and service, courage and compassion—these values are at the core of Mizo society,” he said. He reiterated that these qualities continue to guide the state’s role in India’s development, calling the inauguration of the Bairabi–Sairang line a historic day for both Mizoram and the country.
The Prime Minister also alleged that due to the opposition’s “vote-bank politics,” frontier states like Mizoram had long been denied development.
Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who was present, said, “Today, Mizoram’s capital gets railway connectivity.” Highlighting the complexity of the project, he noted that it included 45 tunnels and 55 major bridges, including one taller than Delhi’s Qutub Minar. He explained that the new line will connect Mizoram with major cities such as Guwahati, Kolkata, and Delhi, thereby improving accessibility and integration with the national railway grid.
Vaishnaw also announced that PM Modi will flag off three new trains, including the Rajdhani Express to New Delhi. He added that the new connectivity will boost tourism, increase the popularity of homestays, create new jobs, and begin cargo operations within a week, allowing more people to experience Mizoram’s scenic beauty.
Expressing gratitude for the warmth and affection of the people, the Prime Minister said, “From today, Aizawl will be on India’s railway map… Overcoming many challenges, including difficult terrain, this Bairabi–Sairang railway line has become a reality. The skills of our engineers and the spirit of our workers made this possible.”
Recalling laying the foundation stone for the project a few years ago, he emphasised that the new line now directly connects Sairang in Mizoram with Delhi via the Rajdhani Express, marking a historic milestone in integrating the state with the national railway network.
Modi also praised the people of Mizoram for their longstanding commitment to the nation. “Whether it was the freedom movement or nation-building, the people of Mizoram have always contributed. Sacrifice and service, courage and compassion—these values are at the core of Mizo society,” he said. He reiterated that these qualities continue to guide the state’s role in India’s development, calling the inauguration of the Bairabi–Sairang line a historic day for both Mizoram and the country.
The Prime Minister also alleged that due to the opposition’s “vote-bank politics,” frontier states like Mizoram had long been denied development.
Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who was present, said, “Today, Mizoram’s capital gets railway connectivity.” Highlighting the complexity of the project, he noted that it included 45 tunnels and 55 major bridges, including one taller than Delhi’s Qutub Minar. He explained that the new line will connect Mizoram with major cities such as Guwahati, Kolkata, and Delhi, thereby improving accessibility and integration with the national railway grid.
Vaishnaw also announced that PM Modi will flag off three new trains, including the Rajdhani Express to New Delhi. He added that the new connectivity will boost tourism, increase the popularity of homestays, create new jobs, and begin cargo operations within a week, allowing more people to experience Mizoram’s scenic beauty.