Mizoram is pushing for its first railway station, Sairang, to be upgraded to a world-class standard as it prepares for the completion of the railway line linking the state to the rest of the country.
Jonathan Lalremruata, OSD to the Chief Minister, represented the state at the Northeastern Frontier Railways Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee meeting held in Lumding, Assam. During the meeting, he presented several key points to ensure that Mizoram benefits from high-quality railway infrastructure as the state moves closer to connecting with India’s broader railway network.
Lalremruata highlighted that, with the approval of world-class stations for Gauhati and Silchar, it was essential that Mizoram’s Sairang station receives similar treatment. He emphasized that the development of Sairang Station should reflect the state’s growing importance within the national railway system.
He expressed optimism that the Bairabi to Sairang railway line will be functional by May or June of this year, with the Union Minister for Railways assured of being present at the inauguration.
Among the various points raised by Lalremruata, he strongly advocated for the introduction of the Rajdhani Express running between Sairang and New Delhi. The committee assured Lalremruata that his request would be forwarded to the Railway Headquarters for further consideration.
Additionally, Lalremruata called for the establishment of a Railway Reservation Center and Parcel Management Service at the Sairang station to enhance passenger convenience and logistics. The committee supported the proposal and agreed to work on the feasibility of its implementation.
Lalremruata also requested that a stadium and skill development center be set up near the Sairang rail station.
Lastly, Lalremruata suggested that railway internet services should be made available at Sairang, ensuring modern communication and better connectivity for passengers traveling in and out of the state.
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