Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has reviewed the proposed 230.11-km railway line connecting Sairang with Hmawngbuchhuah in Lawngtlai district near the Myanmar border, with discussions focusing on the route alignment, station locations and operational plans.
The meeting was held at the Chief Minister’s Office on Tuesday with senior railway officials, including Indian Railways Chief Administrative Officer Anjani Kumar Maurya, officials said.
Railway officials informed the meeting that the proposed line would have 20 stations, with trains expected to operate at a maximum speed of 130 km per hour.
Lalduhoma urged railway authorities to use the correct names of localities and places for proposed stations and along the railway route. He also put forward suggestions for possible changes to the plan.
The chief minister thanked Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for prioritising railway development in Mizoram and said the state government had submitted suggestions to ensure the project deliver maximum benefits to local residents.
Lalduhoma was accompanied at the meeting by ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) MLA Lt Col Clement Lalhmingthanga, General Administration Department Principal Secretary Sudir Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary to the Chief Minister Vanlaldina Fanai, and Aizawl Deputy Commissioner Lalhriatpuia.