Nagalands Capital to Get Rail Connectivity by December 2029: NFR Reports

Kohima, June 15: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has informed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishor Yadav that work is progressing rapidly on the 78.42-kilometer Dimapur-Kohima railway project. This project aims to connect the state capital to the national railway network by December 2029.

During a project review, NFR officials updated the governor on the advancements made on this strategically important rail line, emphasizing efforts to expedite the work. Once completed, the Dimapur-Kohima railway project will provide direct rail connectivity to Nagaland’s capital, significantly improving transportation, trade, tourism, and overall socio-economic development in the state.

An official from Lok Bhavan mentioned that the governor chaired a review meeting in Kohima with NFR officials to discuss the status of the Dhan Siri-Jubja (Dimapur-Kohima) new railway line project and the integrated redevelopment of Dimapur railway station.

During the review, NFR officials informed the governor about the progress of the 78.42-kilometer Dimapur-Kohima railway project, which is a national initiative aimed at providing rail connectivity to Kohima district for the first time. The project traverses through Assam’s Karbi Anglong district and Nagaland’s Chumoukedima and Kohima districts.

The governor was informed that the Dhan Siri-Shokhuvi and Shokhuvi-Molvom sections are already operational, while work continues on the remaining sections despite challenging terrain and climatic conditions.

Officials noted that this railway project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity, reduce travel time between Dimapur and Kohima, improve mobility for students, patients, and travelers, facilitate freight transport, boost tourism, create job opportunities, and contribute to the socio-economic development of Nagaland and the broader Northeast region.

NFR officials highlighted several challenges affecting project implementation, including difficult geological conditions, landslide-prone areas, heavy monsoon rainfall, poor rock quality, limited working seasons, a shortage of skilled labor, and infrastructure constraints. Special attention was given to challenges arising from high-pressure groundwater seepage and fault zones during tunnel construction.