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How India’s Railways Is Rewiring the Northeast: Routes That Link the Mainland to the Hills

How India’s Railways Is Rewiring the Northeast: Routes That Link the Mainland to the Hills

For decades India’s Northeast — eight states rich in biodiversity, culture and history — felt physically distant from the mainland because rail links were few and the terrain formidable. That is changing fast. Over the past ten years Indian Railways […]

Historic Connect: The New Kolkata-Sairang Express and Rail Link to Mizoram

Historic Connect: The New Kolkata-Sairang Express and Rail Link to Mizoram

In mid-September 2025, India’s Northeast witnessed a landmark moment: Mizoram’s long-cherished dream of direct rail connectivity with the rest of the country has come true. As part of the inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, several new train services were […]