50 Kilometres, Countless Beneficiaries: Mizoram’s Railway Lifeline Completes One Year of Success
Mizoram's 51.38 km Bairabi-Sairang railway line and Sairang Railway station, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13, 2025, have completed one year of successful operation. The engineering marvel, featuring 153 bridges and 45 tunnels, has transformed passenger mobility, freight transportation, tourism, and local trade in the remote hill state.
Why It Matters
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In Simple Words
The Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram completed one year of operation after being inaugurated on September 13, 2025. Built through challenging hill terrain, the project features 153 bridges and 45 tunnels, connecting Mizoram directly to the national railway network near Aizawl.
Over the past year, the line has served over 15 lakh passengers via long-distance trains to Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi, and Silchar, while also transforming freight delivery by transporting construction materials, automobiles, and essential commodities like cement and rice at lower costs.
Key Points
- Inauguration date: 13th September 2025
- Length of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line: 51.38 km
- Project includes 153 bridges (55 major, 88 minor, 10 Road Over/Under Bridges)
- Tallest bridge pier rises 114 meters, which is 42 meters taller than Qutub Minar
- Alignment passes through 45 tunnels stretching over almost 16 kilometers
- New railway stations include Hortoki, Kawnpui, Mualkhang, and Sairang
- Train services have crossed over 1100 trips and served over 15 lakh passengers
- Tourism in Mizoram has grown by over 86% since the introduction of railways
Exam Angle
𝕏 Official Update
A. 13th September 2025
Source: Press Information Bureau