Aizawl, June 11 -- Mizoram's capital Aizawl on Tuesday became the fourth state capital in Northeast India to gain railway connectivity, as authorities commissioned the long-awaited 51.38 km Sairang-Bairabi broad gauge line, according to an official statement.

Northeast Frontier Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, confirmed that the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) completed the final safety inspection, paving the way for operational clearance. The railway formally authorized the line for use following the inspection.

"Trains will begin operating once the Centre grants its final approval," Sharma said, adding that a formal inauguration is expected soon.

Between June 6 and 10, CRS (Northeast Frontier Ci...