Transforming Northeast! Sairang Railway project to link Mizoram with rest of nation nears completion – Details here – Railways News
Indian Railways is building new railway lines, which is greatly influencing how the northeastern states are being transformed. Under the Ministry of Railways’ capital connection initiatives, new railway lines are being built to link all of the northeastern state capitals. One such project that is nearing completion is the Bhairabi-Sairang Railway Project, which aims to link the capital of the northeastern state of Mizoram with the rest of the nation.
Sabyasachi De, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, said that this project, once completed, will be a game changer in terms of communication and commerce for the people of Mizoram. “The economical and environmentally friendly railway services will have a positive impact on almost all development projects in the state. The 51.38 km new line between Bhairabi and Sairang is divided into four sections, namely Bhairabi-Hortoki, Hortoki-Kawnpui, Kawnpui-Mualkhang and Mualkhang-Sairang. The project has already achieved physical progress of 93 per cent,” Sabyasachi De said.
He further said that the construction of the Bhairabi-Sairang railway project involves multiple tunnels and bridges in tough terrain. “The total length of tunnels in this project is 12,853 metres, out of which 12,807 metres of tunnelling work has already been completed. The project will have a total 55 major bridges and 89 minor bridges, out of which work for 47 major bridges and 87 minor bridges has been completed so far. The work of construction of the tallest pier of the project, i.e, Pier P-4 of Bridge No. 196, at the approach of Sairang Station, has also been completed. The height of this pier is 104 metres, which is 42 metres taller than the Qutub Minar. The project also includes 5 road-over bridges and 6 road-under bridges. There will be four stations in this project; Hortoki, Kawnpui, Mualkhang, and Sairang,” the NF Railway CPRO said.
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Additionally, he stated that despite numerous obstacles in the way of this project’s completion, such as a very short working season brought on by extremely strong and protracted monsoons, extremely difficult and hilly terrain through dense forests, poor accessibility, a lack of building materials, a shortage of skilled labour in Mizoram, etc. Northeast Frontier Railway is doing everything in its power to meet its commitment to completing the project as soon as possible.
“The new rail project will provide enhanced connectivity to the people of Mizoram, help grow small-scale industries in the area and boost tourism in the state. This project will ensure a substantial cost reduction in the transportation of passengers and various materials & commodities to this hilly state to cater to the needs of the local population. Travel time between the capital of Mizoram and nearby places in Assam will reduce significantly. The people of the region will get long-distance access across the country and an uninterrupted supply of essential goods,” Sabyasachi De said.
(with inputs from ANI)
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