NFR delivers first-ever Rail-carried automobiles to its New Sairang Railway Station

Mizoram: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved another significant milestone by successfully handling the first-ever direct inward automobile rake at Sairang Railway Station, Mizoram. A total of 119 Maruti cars, transported from Changsari near Guwahati, were delivered by rail, marking a historic step in strengthening logistics connectivity to the State. This landmark operation by NFR will enhance goods & vehicle transportation availability in the state of Mizoram, reducing long-distance road dependence, and provide tangible benefits to automobile dealers, service providers and consumers, thereby supporting regional economic growth.

The successful movement of automobiles underscores the strategic importance of the 51.38 km Bairabi–Sairang new railway line, a challenging engineering achievement executed through difficult terrain and 45 tunnels under NFR’s jurisdiction. Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 13th September 2025, the line has fully integrated Mizoram into the national rail network. NFR has since ensured robust passenger services, with the Rajdhani Express, Mizoram Express and Sairang–Kolkata Express recording very high occupancy levels, reflecting public confidence in rail connectivity provided by the railway zone.

NFR has also rapidly expanded freight and parcel operations on the Bairabi–Sairang section, transporting essential commodities such as cement, construction materials, automobiles, sand, stone chips etc. The first freight movement on 14th September 2025 carried 21 cement wagons from Assam to Aizawl. Additionally, the 1st parcel services, including the movement of Anthurium flowers to Delhi on 19th September, 2025 have opened new market avenues for local producers. With 17 rakes handled between September and December 2025, NFR continues to play a pivotal role in transforming Mizoram into a reliable logistics and mobility hub, reaffirming its commitment towards inclusive development and regional integration.