Railway services in Mizoram marked a significant milestone with the arrival of the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train at Sairang Railway Station for the first time on February 12, 2026. This event was part of the “North East Discovery” circuit and involved 81 tourists from various parts of India as well as the United States and Nepal, highlighting Mizoram’s enhanced presence on national and international tourism platforms, according to a release.
Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, stated, “The historic inauguration of the 51.38 km Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line by the Prime Minister on 13th September 2025 has turned out to be a watershed moment for tourism in Mizoram, with the inflow of tourists witnessing continuous growth over the last six months. Improved accessibility has attracted both domestic and international visitors, which is contributing to employment generation in hospitality and allied sectors, promoting eco-tourism and cultural tourism, and positioning Mizoram as an emerging destination in the Northeast under the broader vision of inclusive growth and regional integration.”
Since the commencement of train services on the Bairabi-Sairang route in September 2025, public response has been strong. Sharma added, “The Sairang-Anand Vihar Rajdhani Express has recorded occupancy exceeding 147% and 154% in both directions. The Sairang-Guwahati Express and Sairang-Kolkata Express have similarly registered strong occupancy levels of over 100%, clearly reflecting robust demand and strong public acceptance of railway services from Sairang.”
On February 9, 2026, the Railway Minister inaugurated a new train service from Sairang to Silchar, further enhancing regional connectivity and linking Mizoram with the Barak Valley in Assam, an important educational, medical, and commercial hub, Sharma said.
Freight operations on the Bairabi-Sairang section have also gained momentum since the line’s commissioning. “The first freight rake comprising 21 cement wagons was successfully moved to Sairang shortly after inauguration, marking the beginning of regular freight movement to the State. Subsequently, a diversified freight basket including cement, sand, stone chips, essential commodities and automobiles has been handled. Notably, the first inward automobile rake carrying 119 passenger vehicles was received at Sairang, demonstrating the line’s capability to handle high-value bulk consignments,” Sharma stated.
He also noted that Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced measures to strengthen parcel logistics, such as refrigerated parcel van services to support the transport of horticultural and perishable goods, thereby expanding market access for local farmers and traders and reducing logistics costs.
Sharma concluded, “The NFR remains committed towards further strengthening rail infrastructure, enhancing service quality and expanding both passenger and freight operations in the region, ensuring that rail connectivity continues to serve as a catalyst for inclusive growth and long-term socio-economic development across Mizoram and the wider Northeast.”
