NewzVille Desk
Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw today flagged off a new passenger train service connecting Sairang and Silchar. On the occasion, he also inaugurated the Blended Hospitality Service at Guwahati Railway Station.
The Sairang – Silchar passenger train will directly connect Mizoram’s capital with Assam’s Barak Valley, improving regional integration and providing students, daily commuters, and patients with safe, fast, and comfortable travel.
The modern hospitality facilities at Guwahati railway station, including sleeping pods, a modern air-conditioned lounge, and multi-cuisine restaurants will enhance passenger comfort and provide a refined, hygienic, and customer-friendly travel experience.
These facilities ensure travelers have access to safe, convenient, and restful environments, improving overall station usability.
Union Minister Vaishnaw in his address said that the government has significantly increased rail funding for the region over the past decade, with a record allocation of ₹11,486 crore in the Union Budget 2026‑27 for northeastern states.
He added projects worth around ₹72,468 crore are already underway in the region, underscoring a sustained push to enhance connectivity and infrastructure.
The Minister said that this focus reflects the Prime Minister’s belief that development of the Northeast is integral to a “Viksit Bharat” and that every region must progress together.
He emphasized that rail connectivity not only facilitates passenger movement but also boosts economic activity, enabling easier movement of goods, fostering trade, and opening up markets for local products.
The newly introduced train will operate five days a week, improving rail connectivity between Mizoram and Assam. According to the schedule, the passenger train will commence its journey from Silchar on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
It will depart Silchar at 1.00 pm and is expected to arrive at Sairang at 6.30 pm. From Sairang, the train will leave at 7.00 am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, reaching Silchar at an estimated time of 12.30 pm.
Addressing the inauguration programme, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said that infrastructure development in Mizoram and the North-East region has gained significant momentum under the Act East Policy led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He stated that development is visible across sectors under the Prime Minister’s leadership and emphasized that no state or region is being left behind in the journey towards building a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
