Mizoram’s Aizawl Became the Fourth Capital in Northeast India to Gain Railway Connectivity

By July 2025, Aizawl in Mizoram will become the fourth capital in Northeast India to gain railway connectivity, joining Guwahati, Agartala, and Naharlagun. This development is part of the Bairabi-Sairang railway project, which spans 52 km from Bairabi in Assam to Sairang in Mizoram's Aizawl District. Initiated in 2008-2009 with a budget of approximately Rs 8,213.72 crore, the project aims to improve regional transportation. Despite challenges like rough terrain and heavy monsoons, 93% of the project is completed. The new railway link is expected to reduce travel time, lower transportation costs, and boost local businesses and tourism in Mizoram.