Tag: Mizoram’s First Rail Line

PM Modi Accuses Opposition of Neglecting Northeast, Dedicates Mizoram’s First Rail Line to Nation

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw underlined the engineering challenges behind the project, which required 143 bridges and 45 tunnels, including one taller than the Qutub Minar.

September 13, 2025

PM Modi Dedicates Mizoram’s First Rail Line, Calls It “Lifeline of Transformation”

The Prime Minister highlighted how the project will help farmers and businesses in Mizoram access wider markets while also boosting opportunities in education, healthcare, tourism, and hospitality.

September 13, 2025

PM Modi Inaugurates Mizoram’s First Rail Line, Flags Off New Express Trains

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the project as an engineering marvel, highlighting the challenges of constructing in the Himalayan terrain.

September 13, 2025

PM Modi to Inaugurate Mizoram’s First Rail Line; Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights Engineering Feat Behind Bairabi-Sairang Project

Calling it a “crucial initiative” that will finally connect Mizoram to India’s rail network, Vaishnaw said engineers had to overcome extreme geological challenges, including loose sand and difficult Himalayan terrain.

September 13, 2025