Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Mizoram’s New Rail Link Posts Overfull Rajdhani, Strong Early Freight Uptake

Official figures show demand outpacing the limited initial timetable.

Overview

  • The SairangAnand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani logged 162.5% occupancy toward Delhi and 158.3% on the return, according to the Railway Ministry.
  • Regional services are heavily subscribed, with the GuwahatiSairang Express at 100.1% and the KolkataSairang return service at 144.8% occupancy.
  • Freight has begun moving in volume, with eight rakes unloaded at Sairang by September 30, including cement, stone chips, automobiles, ready‑mix concrete, and sand.
  • The first parcel consignment from Sairang was booked on September 19, sending Anthurium flowers to Anand Vihar via the Rajdhani’s parcel van.
  • Molvom in Nagaland started freight operations with a 41‑wagon cement rake on September 24 and a 42‑wagon stone‑chips outbound rake on September 29.