 Early Times Report
MALIGAON, Feb 13: Railway services in Mizoram reached a new milestone with the arrival of the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train at Sairang Railway Station for the very first time on 12th February 2026 under the "North East Discovery" circuit. This premium tourist train, carrying 81 tourists from different parts of India as well as other nations such the United States and Nepal, underscores Mizoram's growing visibility on the national and international tourism map. The historic inauguration of the 51.38 km Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 13th September 2025 has turned out to be a watershed moment for tourism in Mizoram, with 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 overwhelming. 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. Recently, on 9th February 2026, a new train service from Sairang to Silchar has been flagged off by the Hon'ble Railway Minister, further strengthening regional mobility, and connecting Mizoram with the important educational, medical and commercial hub of the Barak Valley in Assam. |
