GM NFR (Con) inspects Bairabi–Sairang Line, reviews working condition and progress of improvement works
Ashish Bansal, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction) inspected the Bairabi – Sairang Railway Line on 22nd September, 2026 and reviewed the working condition and progress of ongoing development works. During the visit, Bansal also undertook a window trailing inspection from Badarpur to Sairang. During the inspection at Sairang, Bansal inspected the progress of construction…
On September 22nd, 2026, Ashish Bansal, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction), conducted an inspection of the Bairabi – Sairang Railway Line. During the visit, he evaluated the current operational status and the advancement of development projects. Bansal undertook a thorough examination from Badarpur to Sairang, including a detailed inspection of the washing pit line for coaches at Sairang.
This pit line, once completed, will streamline the cleaning, servicing, and upkeep of coaches, leading to enhanced maintenance standards and improved passenger comfort.
Additionally, Bansal checked on the coach washing line, designed to ensure thorough examination, maintenance, and repair of coaches. These facilities are anticipated to boost operational efficiency and ensure safe, reliable train services. Special focus was placed on the residential quarters for railway employees stationed in the region.
Bansal examined the existing staff quarters at Sairang, where accommodations have already been set up for railway personnel involved in operations and maintenance. He also reviewed the ongoing construction of supplementary staff quarters to accommodate the increasing number of railway employees, aiming to provide better amenities and a conducive living environment for the staff, thereby supporting the smooth and efficient functioning of railway operations in the area.
On September 23rd, 2026, Bansal met with the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma. They discussed railway development and ongoing projects in Mizoram. This meeting allowed for a thorough review of various aspects of railway infrastructure development and the strengthening of coordination for the continued expansion and improvement of railway connectivity in the state.
Bansal also engaged with railway officers and staff involved in operational and maintenance activities, commending their efforts and emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and passenger service. He stressed the necessity of coordinated efforts and timely completion of ongoing works to further bolster railway infrastructure and services in Mizoram.
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