Train connectivity to Kohima: Dimapur-Zubza railway line project on track for 2029 completion

Molvom railway station in Nagaland (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Dimapur-Kohima (Zubza) railway project: Stations list

The Dimapur (Dhansiri)-Kohima (Zubza) new railway line project includes eight stations. These are: Dhansiri, Dhansiripar, Shokhuvi, Molvom, Pherima, Piphema, Menguzuma and Zubza.

Dimapur-Kohima BG railway line project: Latest update

At present, only 31.14 km of the Dimapur–Kohima rail line has been commissioned. According to the NFR, the alignment involves complex engineering works, including 20 tunnels with a total length of 31,169 metres and 27 major bridges along with 149 minor bridges, with substantial portions of these structures already completed. Apart from these, Dhansiri, Shokhuvi and Molvom railay stations have also been completed.

Dimapur-Kohima rail connectivity

The Dimapur-Kohima rail project is being developed in a phased manner. So far, two sections of the project have been commissioned in phases:

• the Dhansiri–Shokhuvi section (16.5 km) in October 2021
• the Shokhuvi–Molvom section (14.64 km) in March 2025

At present, regular train services are operating from Shokhuvi, connecting it with Guwahati in Assam and Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh, providing smoother, safer and more reliable travel for passengers. With the commissioning of Molvom station, it has become the third major railway station in Nagaland. It also commenced freight operations in September 2025.

Molvom railway station in Nagaland (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Significance of Dimapur-Kohima railway line project in Nagaland

On completion, the Dimapur-Kohima railway line project is expected to improve access to education, healthcare, employment and markets. It will reduce dependence o­n road transport by offering a comfortable, affordable and time-efficient travel alternative. It will also enhance regional rail connectivity across Nagaland and the Northeast.