Which of the following states will become fourth state of North East, connected by rail with the completion of the Bairabi-Sairang BG track in July 2025?

The correct answer is Mizoram In News Mizoram's capital, Aizawl, will gain railway connectivity by July 2025. This will make Aizawl the fourth state capital in Northeast India with rail access, joining Guwahati, Agartala, and Naharlagun. Key Points Aizawl, Mizoram's capital, will gain railway connectivity by July 2025, making it the fourth state capital in Northeast India to have rail access, following Guwahati, Agartala, and Naharlagun. The Bairabi-Sairang railway project involves constructing a 52 km Broad Gauge line from Bairabi, near Assam's Hailakandi District, to Sairang in Aizawl District. The project costs ₹8,213.72 crore and is currently 93% complete. This project is part of the Ministry of Railways’ effort to enhance connectivity in Northeast India, aiming to improve communication and commerce in Mizoram by linking it to the national railway network. The new railway line is divided into four sections: Bairabi-Hortoki, Hortoki-Kawnpui, Kawnpui-Mualkhang, and Mualkhang-Sairang. It includes 12,853 meters of tunnels (with 12,807 meters completed) and 55 major and 89 minor bridges (47 major and 87 minor completed). Notable engineering features include the tallest pier (Pier P-4) of bridge no. 196, which is 104 meters tall , surpassing the height of the Qutub Minar. The project also includes five Road Over Bridges and six Road Under Bridges. Construction challenges include difficult terrain, prolonged monsoons, poor accessibility, and a shortage of construction materials and skilled labor. Despite these issues, efforts are being made to complete the project as scheduled. The rail link will significantly lower transportation costs and reduce travel time between Aizawl and Assam . It will also boost connectivity, support small-scale industries, enhance tourism, and ensure a steady supply of goods.