Overview

• The 51.38‑km broad‑gauge link from Bairabi to Sairang is complete, bringing Aizawl its first direct connection to India’s rail network.
• The line features 48 tunnels and 55 major bridges, including Bridge No. 144 over the Kurung River, cited as the world’s second‑tallest pier bridge at 114 metres.
• The Commissioner of Railway Safety cleared the Hortoki–Sairang stretch after inspections and a speed trial on June 6 and 10, enabling commissioning.
• Authorities are finishing Sairang station and have tightened security for the launch, with a district‑wide ban on drones in effect through September 15.
• Officials expect travel between Aizawl and Silchar to drop to about three hours by train, say FCI freight can shift to rail to cut costs, and note that initial services may run to Silchar with a possible extension to Myanmar under study.