Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express train sees huge demand with over 155% occupancy

Mizoram Rajdhani Express train: The rail connectivity to Mizoram was inaugurated on September 13 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the completion of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line.

Mizoram's first Rajdhani Express operates between Sairang and Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi.Mizoram's first Rajdhani Express operates between Sairang and Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi.

Rail Connectivity in Northeast: Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express train has received an overwhelming response from passengers. The rail connectivity to the state was inaugurated on September 13 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the completion of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line.

Mizoram Rajdhani Express

Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express operates between Sairang and Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. The commercial service of train number 20507, Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express, started on September 19; while train number 20508, Anand Vihar Terminal–Sairang Rajdhani Express, commenced operations on September 21.

Mizoram Rajdhani Express Passenger Occupancy

The Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal–Sairang Rajdhani Express is operating at over 155 per cent occupancy. Train number 20507 (Sairang – Anand Vihar Terminal, Delhi) Rajdhani Express registered an impressive 162.5 per cent occupancy, while its return service, Train No. 20508 (Anand Vihar Terminal, Delhi – Sairang) Rajdhani Express, recorded 158.3 per cent.

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Sairang-Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express: Stoppages

During its journey between Sairang and Anand Vihar Terminal, train number 20507/20508 Rajdhani Express will stop at 18 stations. These are: Bairabi, Hailakandi, Badarpur Junction, New Haflong, Hojai, Guwahati, Rangiya Junction, Barpeta Road, New Bongaigaon, New Coochbehar, New Jalpaiguri, Malda Town, Sahibganj Junction, Bhagalpur, Jamalpur, Patna, DD Upadhyaya, and Kanpur Central railway stations.

Sairang-Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express: Frequency, Timings

The train number 20507 Sairang-Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express will run only on Friday. On the other hand, train number 20508 Anand Vihar Terminal-Sairang Rajdhani Express will operate on Sunday only.

The train number 20507 Sairang-Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express will depart from Sairang at 16:30 hrs to reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 10:50 hrs on the third day. Similarly, train number 20508 Anand Vihar Terminal-Sairang Rajdhani Express will leave at 19:50 hrs to arrive Sairang at 15:15 hrs on the third day.

Mizoram's Historic Rail Revolution
Northeast India's Last State Gets Rajdhani Express Connectivity
155%+
Occupancy Rate
1.2M
Population Served
18
Station Stops
42hrs
Journey Time
September 2025: Key Milestones
Sep 13
PM Modi inaugurates Bairabi-Sairang railway line, completing Mizoram's rail connectivity
Sep 19
Commercial service begins: Sairang-Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express (Train 20507)
Sep 21
Return service starts: Anand Vihar Terminal-Sairang Rajdhani Express (Train 20508)
Cross-Country Rail Connection
Sairang
Mizoram
Anand Vihar
Delhi
2,048
Total KM
8
States Covered
Weekly
Service
Overwhelming Passenger Response
Sairang → Delhi
162.5%
Occupancy Rate
Delhi → Sairang
158.3%
Occupancy Rate
Ticket Pricing Structure
AC 3 Tier
₹3,625
Most Popular
AC 2 Tier
₹4,820
Premium Comfort
AC First Class
₹7,890
Luxury Travel
Indian Express InfoGenIE

Sairang to Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express: Ticket Price

The ticket booking for Sairang to Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express train is available in both: Online and Offline mode. The Aizawl-Delhi Rajdhani Express train will have three types of coaches: AC 3 Tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A) and AC First Class (1A).

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The ticket price for travelling in an AC 3 Tier between Sairang and Anand Vihar Terminal is Rs 3625. For AC 2 Tier, this comes up to Rs 4820. The ticket price for travelling in AC First Class is Rs 7890 for the entire route.

Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More

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