New Bairabi-Sairang Rail Line to Enhance Connectivity in Mizoram and Northeast India
The 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang broad-gauge rail line is set to be inaugurated, connecting Mizoram to the national railway network. Constructed at an estimated cost of ₹5,021 crore, the line terminates near the state capital, Aizawl. The project features 48 tunnels and the tall Krung Bridge at Sairang. It is expected to reduce travel time from Silchar to Sairang from ten hours by road to just three hours. This project is part of a larger Indian Railways plan to connect all northeastern state capitals by 2030.
Key Points
- The Bairabi-Sairang line is a 51.38-km broad-gauge project costing approximately ₹5,021 crore.
- The line includes 48 tunnels and the Krung Bridge, which stands 114 meters tall from its base.
- It will reduce travel time between Silchar (Assam) and Sairang (Mizoram) to about three hours.
- Indian Railways aims to connect the capitals of Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Sikkim by 2030.
Exam Facts
- Bairabi-Sairang rail line: 51.38 km
- Krung Bridge height: 114 m
- Project cost: ₹5,021 crore
- Target for NE capital connectivity: 2030
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