Myanmar border to link with Mizoram by rail, Indian Railways

Aizawl: As part of the Act East policy, Indian Railways is planning to link the Myanmar border at Mizoram by rail, an official statement from the North East Frontier Railway (NFR) said.

According to the statement, the Railway Board recently gave its approval for the final location survey (FLS) of 223 km from Hbichhuah in Mizoram near the Myanmar border.
“In view of the strategic importance and economic development of the region, the Ministry of Railways has decided to initiate this project.
The project will provide another access to Northeast India through Hbichhuah,” the statement added.
The NFR said it will reduce the cost and time of transporting goods to the northeast through the Sittwe Port in Myanmar, adding, “The recent opening of the Sittwe Port in Myanmar has brought about a significant increase in ports, shipping And the Union Minister of Waterways Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal did.
It added that “NF Railways is currently working on a 51.38 km long broad gauge railway line project between Bairabi and Siring, for which work is in full swing.”
Another final location survey of the 111-km Imphal-Moreh railway line connectivity project along the Myanmar border is also expected to be completed soon.
The proposed new broad gauge line will promote trade connectivity and ties between India and Myanmar and the wider region. It will also help in boosting the economic development of North Eastern states.