Mizoram CM Lalduhoma meets Ashwini Vaishnaw, discusses key railway projects

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, and deliberated over key projects in the state, a statement said.

Lalduhoma noted the need to finalise the alignment of the Sairang-Thenzawl railway line in view of the Thenzawl Peace City master plan implementation. In reply, Vaishnaw said the alignment review would be completed by February 2026.

The CM also urged the minister to reschedule train services between Sairang and Guwahati, and Sairang and Kolkata to ensure that trains reach Sairang earlier than the existing timings for the convenience of commuters, the statement said.