Overview

• The 51.38 km Bairabi–Sairang broad‑gauge corridor connects Mizoram’s capital to India’s rail network for the first time following its September 13 launch.
• Indian Railways introduced a Rajdhani to Delhi and new express trains to Guwahati and Kolkata, with Northeast Frontier Railway saying they will run weekly at the outset and scale with demand.
• Built at a cost of over ₹8,000 crore, the project features 48 tunnels totaling about 12.85 km, 55 major bridges and a 114‑metre‑tall pier bridge, after nearly 200 km of approach roads were created during the 11‑year build.
• State authorities will enforce the Inner Line Permit at the four stations to address influx concerns, even as lighting and minor station works continue.
• Officials and residents expect lower transport costs, faster travel—cutting Bairabi–Aizawl trips to about two hours by rail—and improved market access for handicrafts, tourism and medical travel.