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New Mizoram rail link opens paradise to Andhra tourists
The New Indian Express Vijayawada
|September 15, 2025
NATURE lovers from Andhra Pradesh have reason to celebrate. They can now explore the untouched paradise of Mizoram's lush green hills, deep valleys and rolling meadows more economically, thanks to a new railway line inaugurated on Saturday.
"Mizoram-ah chibai! Kan hlim lutuk (Welcome to Mizoram. We are thrilled)," said Lalremtluanga, a hotel manager in Aizawl, reflecting the local excitement. "The train's arrival marks a new chapter for tourism, bringing our natural splendour closer to visitors across India."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway line, connecting Sairang, just 20 km from Aizawl, to India's national rail network. The project makes Mizoram more accessible and affordable than flights or road travel, opening doors to a tourism boom in the State's pristine landscapes.
This story is from the September 15, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Vijayawada.
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