Mizoram gets its first rail-carried cars
Sairang Railway Station in Mizoram handled its first-ever direct inward automobile rake, carrying 119 Maruti Suzuki cars from Changsari near Guwahati.
"This movement will enhance vehicle availability in Aizawl, reduce dependence on long road transport, and benefit Mizoram’s automobile sector, including dealers, service providers, and customers, marking a significant step in the State’s infrastructural and economic development," reads the Ministry of Railways release. "This reflects Indian Railways’ commitment to expanding connectivity, supporting regional development, and fostering inclusive growth across the country."
The Bairabi-Sairang railway line is a major infrastructure milestone for Mizoram. Carved through challenging terrain, the line stretches over 51.38 km and passes through 45 tunnels. This railway line plays a very important role in supporting the region’s strategic integration with the rest of the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the line on 13 September 2025.
Rail connectivity has improved the ease of travel to major cities and economic hubs. Freight operations on the Bairabi-Sairang line began soon after the inauguration. The first freight movement on 14 September 2025 carried 21 cement wagons from Assam to Aizawl. Since then, the route has transported essential goods like cement, construction materials, automobiles, sand, and stone chips.
The first parcel consignment from Sairang was also booked on 19 September 2025, when Anthurium flowers were transported to Anand Vihar Terminal through the parcel van (Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express). Between 17 September and 12 December 2025, a total of 17 rakes were handled. These developments show the line is becoming a reliable logistics corridor, lowering transport costs and supporting Mizoram’s economic and infrastructural growth.
