- The short: route, frequency, run time
- Why this matters for Mizoram’s economy
- First-time traveller tips
- What to watch in Phase-2
The short
- Route: Sairang (Aizawl) ↔ Delhi Anand Vihar (ANVT), via Guwahati and main Northeast corridor.
- Frequency: Weekly (regular runs commence in the week after inauguration).
- Run time: ~42 hours; distance ~2,500+ km.
- Context: Launch follows commissioning of the Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge line—Mizoram’s first direct rail link to India’s network.
Why it matters
- Connectivity: First direct rail to the capital; smoother patient/student/business travel.
- Logistics: Rail unlocks inland freight options; lowers cost vs exclusive road/air.
- Tourism: Predictable access windows → better occupancy planning for homestays.
First-time traveller tips
- Tickets: Watch inaugural weeks for special numbers and waitlist swings.
- Connections: Sairang is ~22 km from Aizawl; plan last-mile taxi/shared vans.
- Meals & devices: Long-haul etiquette—keep power banks/ready-to-eat handy.
Phase-2 to watch
- Frequency uplift: Scope for bi-weekly if load factors sustain.
- Timetable tweaks: Potential re-timing around Guwahati/Assam corridor congestion.
- Through-freight: Pilot parcels/containers once yards stabilise.
Note Exact intermediate stoppages and timetable can change in early weeks. Verify IRCTC listings on your travel date.