Published on : 06 Dec 2025, 11:06 am

Aizwal: In a major development, formal approval has come for the long-awaited Silchar–Sairang railway line by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). This step is being considered as a major leap forward in the improvement of connectivity for Mizoram. Authenticated by officials, the project would be ‘virtually flagged off’ by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Railway Minister, along with Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma , once the ongoing session of Parliament gets over.

In addition to the main link from Silchar (in Assam) to Sairang (near Mizoram’s capital Aizawl), which will get flag‑off, NF Railway has also indicated that an extension to Hmawngbuchhuah via Thenzawl is now agreed in principle. The final alignment is still being finalised, and the Detaile

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