After 6 years, a new Rajdhani Express has been launched connecting Sairang in Mizoram directly to Delhi

Big News for Northeast India! After a six-year hiatus, a new Rajdhani Express has been launched—this time connecting Mizoram directly to Delhi for the first time ever. Here's everything you need to know:

Route & Inaugural Run
- Train Name: Rajdhani Express (Train No. 02057 for inaugural run)
- Route: Sairang (near Aizawl) to Anand Vihar Terminal, Delhi
- Departure: September 13, 2025, at 10:00 hrs from Sairang
- Arrival: September 15, 2025, at 07:30 hrs in Delhi
- Key Stops Include: Bairabi, Guwahati, New Jalpaiguri, Patna Junction, Kanpur Central, and more

Weekly Schedule (Starting September 19)
Sairang → Delhi: Train No.20507
Departure: Friday 16:30 hrs, Arrival: Sunday 10:50 hrs
Delhi → Sairang: Train No.20508
Departure: Sunday 19:50 hrs, Arrival: Tuesday 15:15 hrs

Onboard Features
- Fully air-conditioned coaches
- Multiple accommodation classes
- Modern amenities and onboard catering

Why It Matters
- First direct rail link between Mizoram and Delhi
- Reduces travel time and eliminates the need to travel to Assam for long-distance trains
- Boosts tourism, trade, and cultural exchange
- Marks deeper integration of the Northeast into India’s premier rail network

This is a landmark moment for Mizoram’s connectivity. Sairang, just 22 km from Aizawl, now becomes the state’s rail gateway.