Indian Railways is significantly contributing towards transforming the connectivity scenario of the North-eastern states by executing several railway projects under its ‘Capital Connectivity” projects and ‘Act East Policy’ of the Government of India.

Anil Kumar Khandelwal, Member Infrastructure, Railway Board recently inspected some important on-going railway projects of NF Railway from 13th May to 15th May 2024.

Projects inspected include – the Sairang New Line Project, Jiribam – Imphal New Line Project and Agartala – International Connectivity Project.

On 13th May, 2024 Anil Kumar Khandelwal, Member Infrastructure, Railway Board inspected the construction work of Bhairabi – Sairang New railway line project which aims to connects the North-eastern state of Mizoram with the rest of the country through stable rail connectivity and at an advance stage of completion. 

About 93% of the project works have already been completed. The project aims to add 51.38 km of railway track in the Mizoram state and consists of 55 major bridges and 87 minor bridges.