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Mizoram Rail Infrastructure Boost: GM Inspects Bhairabi-Sairang Project, Focus on Connectivity
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News18•25-09-2026, 10:44
Mizoram Rail Infrastructure Boost: GM Inspects Bhairabi-Sairang Project, Focus on Connectivity
- •Ashish Bansal, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction), inspected the Bhairabi-Sairang railway line, reviewing progress of ongoing development works.
- •He assessed the construction of a washing pit line for train coaches and a 'sick line' for coach maintenance at Sairang, aiming to improve service and maintenance standards.
- •The inspection also covered staff quarters in Sairang and the progress of additional staff accommodation to enhance living conditions and operational efficiency.
- •Bansal previously met with Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma to discuss railway development, connectivity expansion, and service quality in the state.
- •The General Manager emphasized collaborative efforts to strengthen railway infrastructure and complete projects within the stipulated time in Mizoram.
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Ashish Bansal, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction), inspected the Bhairabi-Sairang railway line to review the progress of ongoing development works, including a washing pit line, a sick line for coach repairs, and staff accommodations.
The 51.38-kilometer Bairabi-Sairang railway line was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13, 2025, successfully connecting Aizawl to India's main railway network.
On September 23, 2026, Mizoram Chief Minister Shri Lalduhoma met with Ashish Bansal to discuss ongoing railway development projects, strengthening coordination, expanding connectivity, and improving service quality across the state.
