Aizawl, Aug. 30 -- Mizoram is preparing for a historic milestone as the Bairabi-Sairang railway line nears completion, bringing the state capital Aizawl onto India's national railway map for the first time.

Spanning 51.38 kilometres, the project is designed to transform connectivity, reduce travel time, and open new opportunities for the people of the state.

The line has been built through some of the most challenging terrain in the Northeast. Engineers have constructed 48 tunnels with a combined length of over 12 kilometres, along with 142 bridges that include both major and minor structures.

Among these, Bridge No. 196 stands out at 104 metres in height, making it taller than the iconic Qutub Minar in Delhi. This makes it the highest...