This Railway Pier at 104 Metres in This NE State Is Taller Than Qutub Minar

Mizoram is now boasting of having a railway pier that is taller than the Qutub Minar, the popular Mughal era monument located in Mehrauli in South Delhi that stands at a height of 72 metres.

A railway pier in the Bhairabi – Sairang railway project is now standing taller than the Qutub Minar by 32 metres at a formidable height of 104 metre. This pier is pier number 4 of bridge No 196 in the approach of Sairang station.

Construction of the Bhairabi – Sairang railway project involves multiple tunnels and bridges in tough terrains. The total length of tunnels in this project is 12,853 meters. The project will have total 55 major bridges and 89 minor bridges. There will be four stations in this project; Hortoki, Kawnpui, Mualkhang, and Sairang, a Northeast Frontier Railway release said.

“On completion, the 51.38 Km long Bhairabi – Sairang new rail line project will provide enhanced connectivity to the people of the Mizoram, help grow small scale industries in the area and boost tourism of the state. This project will ensure substantial cost reduction on transportation of passengers and various materials and commodities to this hilly state to cater to the needs of the local population. Travel time between the capital of Mizoram and nearby places of Assam will reduce significantly. People of the region will get long distance access across the country and uninterrupted supply of essential goods,” the official statement said.

Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Sumeet Singhal has approved operations of trains through the newly laid railway line between Bhairabi and Hortoki at a maximum speed of 75 KMPH after successful inspection and speed trail. This newly laid line will be helpful for carrying more freight and passenger traffic through this route.

The newly laid BG line has 20 major bridges and 27 minor bridges and also includes 3 Road Over Bridges and one Road Under Bridge.

There are 13 tunnels/covered ways in this new section. This section falls in seismic zone V with average yearly rainfall of 2112.823 mm. The section has been constructed for train operation at a maximum speed of 100 KMPH in main line and 30 KMPH in loop lines.

Hortoki Railway station has been provided with New FOB, waiting Hall, 2nd class Waiting room, covered platforms, separate toilets for Ladies and Gents.