Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday devoted Mizoram’s first railway line, the Bairabi–Sairang categorical, to the nation, calling it a “lifeline of transformation” that may hyperlink the state with the remainder of India.
The 51-km line is anticipated to spice up providers, enhance market entry for native companies and farmers, and open new avenues in tourism, transport and hospitality.
“This isn’t only a railway connection, however it’s a lifeline of transportation. It should revolutionise the lives and livelihoods of individuals of Mizoram. Farmers and companies of Mizoram can attain extra markets throughout the nation,” PM Modi mentioned.
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PM Modi addresses Mizoram from Lengpui Airport
Antagonistic climate prevented the prime minister from bodily attending the inauguration ceremony in Aizawl; he addressed the gathering from Lengpui airport as a substitute. “I bow to the Supreme God Pathian, who watches over this lovely land of the Blue Mountains. I’m right here at Mizoram’s Lengpui airport, on account of dangerous climate. I’m sorry I can’t be part of you in Aizwal. However I can really feel your love and affection from this medium,” he mentioned.
Calling the occasion a “historic day,” PM Modi recalled laying the muse stone for the mission and praised the engineers and staff who braved the Himalayan terrain to assemble tunnels and bridges. “Associates, our hearts have at all times been instantly linked with one another, now for the primary time, Sairang in Mizoram will probably be linked instantly with Delhi by the Rajdhani categorical,” he added.
The Bairabi–Sairang rail line options 45 tunnels and 45 bridges, connecting Mizoram’s capital with Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati by three newly flagged-off trains: the Rajdhani Categorical to New Delhi, the Mizoram Categorical to Guwahati, and the Kolkata–Mizoram Categorical.
The prime minister underlined Mizoram’s function within the nation’s ‘Act East’ coverage, noting tasks such because the Kaladan multimodal transit hall and new rail hyperlinks aimed toward boosting commerce with Southeast Asia. He highlighted how the Northeast has emerged as a hub for entrepreneurship, with greater than 4,500 startups and 25 incubators.
A landmark day for Mizoram because it joins India’s railway map! Key infrastructure tasks are additionally being initiated. Talking at a programme in Aizawl. https://t.co/MxM6c2WZHZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 13, 2025
Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw lauds robust management
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hailed the completion of the road as a landmark achievement. “One bridge in Mizoram is taller than Qutab Minar in Delhi… All this was attainable due to Prime Minister Modi’s robust management and agency dedication to Mizoram,” he mentioned.
Vaishnaw additionally introduced cargo providers and refrigerated coaches to help commerce in turmeric, ginger and native fruits. He famous that the rail funds for the Northeast has grown fivefold since 2014, with tasks value Rs 77,000 crore underway.
One other North Jap state capital Aizawl on Indian Railways map.
Ka-lawm-e PM @narendramodi Ji. pic.twitter.com/tQLMbwOpMG
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 13, 2025
PM’s broader go to to Manipur, West Bengal, Assam and Bihar
Aside from inaugurating the railway line, the Prime Minister laid the muse stone for highway tasks together with the Aizawl Bypass Street, Thenzawl–Sialsuk Street and Khankawn–Rongura Street.
PM Modi may also go to Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar from September 13 to fifteen to inaugurate and lay basis stones for improvement works value Rs 71,850 crore.
