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PM Modi Inaugurates Mizoram Rajdhani Express: Everything You Need To Know - Timings, Fares & More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (September 13) inaugurated Mizoram's first railway line, marking a historic step in connecting the northeastern state to India's national network. The event also saw the launch of the state's first Rajdhani Express, linking Sairang near Aizawl with Anand Vihar in Delhi.
The Bairabi-Sairang rail section spans 51.38 kilometres and was built through steep hills and dense forest. Government figures put project expenditure at roughly ₹8,213.72 crore. Construction included extensive tunnelling, numerous major and minor bridges, and complex earthworks across fragile terrain.
Engineers constructed 48 tunnels with a combined length of about 12,853 metres, alongside 55 major bridges and 87 minor bridges. Bridge Number 196 is a standout, rising roughly 114 metres above the valley. Several road overbridges and underpasses were also completed.
Sairang, located about 20 kilometres from Aizawl, serves as the line's terminus and rail gateway for Mizoram's capital region. The link capitalises on prior regional projects to finally connect Mizoram with India's long-distance rail network.
Mizoram Rajdhani Express - Timings, Fares & Stations
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The Mizoram Rajdhani Express will run weekly as train numbers 20597 and 20598. Regular commercial services commence from September 19, with an inaugural special flagged off at the ceremony; the scheduled runs will follow the timetable set below.
The Mizoram Rajdhani will operate once a week. Train 20597 will depart Sairang every Saturday at 16:30 and arrive at Anand Vihar Terminal at 10:50 on Monday. The return service, 20598, will leave Anand Vihar at 19:50 on Monday and reaches Sairang at 15:15 on Tuesday.
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The scheduled run covers approximately 2,512 kilometres in roughly 42 hours and 20 minutes. Passenger services are set to call at 21 stations in total between Sairang and Anand Vihar, incorporating major junctions across Assam, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Major halts include Guwahati, New Cooch Behar, New Jalpaiguri, Malda Town, Sahibganj, Bhagalpur and Jamalpur Junction; further stops include Patna Junction, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction and Kanpur Central before the train reaches Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi.
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Coach classes listed for the Rajdhani service are AC First Class, AC 2-Tier and AC 3-Tier. Fares for the full Sairang-Anand Vihar route are recorded at ₹7,890 for 1st AC, ₹4,820 for 2nd AC and ₹3,625 for 3rd AC according to the fare tables published by the Indian Railways
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The Northeast Frontier Railway zone will operate the service, overseeing rake rotation, crew deployment and maintenance cycles. Official timetables, booking windows and any special run notifications are published through Indian Railways and IRCTC channels and should guide passenger planning.
Complete halt list between Sairang and Anand Vihar comprises 21 stations: Bairabi, Hailakandi, Badarpur Junction, New Haflong, Hojai, Guwahati, Rangiya Junction, Barpeta Road, New Bongaigaon, New Cooch Behar, New Jalpaiguri, Malda Town, Sahibganj, Bhagalpur, Jamalpur Junction, Patna Junction, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction and Kanpur Central.
With the inauguration taking place today and regular Rajdhani services now scheduled, Mizoram gains a weekly premium rail corridor to Delhi. The link advances long-distance connectivity for the state and provides a consistent, scheduled option for passenger travel and future freight movement.
Mizoram Rajdhani Schedule & Fares
| Train No. | Route | Departure (Local) | Arrival (Local) | Frequency | Stops | Fares (1A / 2A / 3A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20597 | Sairang → Anand Vihar Terminal | Sat 16:30 (Sairang) | Mon 10:50 (Anand Vihar) | Weekly | 21 | ₹7,890 / ₹4,820 / ₹3,625 |
| 20598 | Anand Vihar Terminal → Sairang | Mon 19:50 (Anand Vihar) | Tue 15:15 (Sairang) | Weekly | 21 | ₹7,890 / ₹4,820 / ₹3,625 |
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