Bairabi-Sairang railway line completes 1 year: Over 15 lakh passengers travelled by train in Mizoram

The Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram has completed one year of operation, marking a significant change in passenger and freight connectivity in the northeastern state. The 51.38-km-long railway line, inaugurated on September 13, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has brought rail services closer to Aizawl and connected Mizoram with the national railway network. It has been built at a cost of about Rs 8,000 crore.

According to the Ministry of Railways, the line has emerged as an important passenger and logistics gateway for Mizoram within its first year. More than 15 lakh passengers have travelled on trains serving Sairang, while the services have completed over 1,100 trips during the period.

Currently, three long-distance train services connect Sairang with Guwahati, Kolkata, and Delhi, giving Mizoram direct rail links with major cities. The Sairang-Anand Vihar Rajdhani Express provided Mizoram with its first direct premium train connection with the national capital. The services to Guwahati and Kolkata have also provided links with major educational, commercial, and medical centres.

A Sairang-Silchar passenger service was also introduced in February 2026, providing another regular rail connection between Sairang and Assam’s Barak Valley. The national transporter reported that passenger demand for the services has remained high, with trains operating at more than 100 per cent capacity on every trip. Notably:

• The Sairang-Kolkata service recorded average occupancy of over 140 per cent.
• The daily Sairang-Guwahati service exceeded 110 per cent.
• The Sairang-Anand Vihar Rajdhani Express achieved over 145 per cent occupancy.