New rail line from Mizoram to Myanmar border will boost Act East Policy: NFR

Maligaon: As a part of the Act East Policy, Indian Railways is planning to link the Myanmar border in Mizoram by rail. The Railway Board has recently accorded its approval for the Final Location Survey (FLS) of the 223 km stretch from Sairang (Aizawl) to Hbichhuah in Mizoram, near the Myanmar border.

Considering the strategic importance of the region and its potential for economic development, the Ministry of Railways has decided to undertake the project, stated a press release from NFR.

This initiative will provide an additional access point to Northeast India through Hbichhuah, which is expected to lower the cost and time of transportation of goods via the Sittwe Port in Myanmar to the Northeast, it stated.