PM Modi inaugurates Mizoram’s first railway line, flags off Rajdhani Express

PM Modi also flagged off two more long-distance express train services: Aizawl (Sairang) to Guwahati and Aizawl (Sairang) to Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Mizoram’s first railway line — the Bairabi–Sairang railway line — from Lengpui Airport, along with the Sairang railway station, and flagged off the state’s maiden Rajdhani Express connecting Aizawl with Delhi.

“This is a historic day for the nation, particularly for the people of Mizoram. Aizawl will be on the Indian railway map today. I proudly dedicate it to the people of the country,” Modi, addressing the gathering via video at Sairang, said.

“This new railway line will create opportunities in medical services, education, trade, tourism, and industry, and thereby strengthen regional prosperity by integrating Mizoram more closely with the rest of India,” he added.

The programme was originally scheduled at Aizawl’s Sipai Lammual, but Modi could not reach due to bad weather. Apologising to the people of Mizoram, he said, “But I can feel your love and affection from this medium.”

Modi also flagged off two more long-distance express train services: Aizawl (Sairang) to Guwahati and Aizawl (Sairang) to Kolkata, apart from Rajdhani Express from Aizawl (Sairang) to Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal).

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