Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio flagged off the Donyi Polo Express Train at Shokhuvi on 26th August 2022.

In His address, Rio stated the second railway station is being established in the state after a long gap and added that it is a historic achievement and congratulated the  NFR and its officials for completion of the first phase of the project.

Rio said, Molvon station at Jornapani is expected to be completed by next March/April and Phase 2 - Pherima and Phase 3 Zubza which are expected to be completed by 2023 & 2026 respectively. Rio stated that he is hopeful the Railway line from Dimapur - Tizit & Dimapur - Khelma (Silchar) which is already being approved by the Government of India will be implemented soon.

Rio said that the completion of the project has been delayed due to land acquiring problem and appealled to all the GBs, public leaders & civil societies to cooperate with the Railway department so as to get the benefit from the connectivity. Railways being the second cheapest means of transportation, the state will get immense improvement in trade and economy specially the Agriculture sector, stated the CM.

Meanwhile, Minister for PHED, Jacob Zhimomi in his speech acknowledged the vision of the Prime Minister in connecting the North Eastern states to the rest of the country. He also stated that this is the commitment/ testimony made by the Chief Minister and his government to the people of the state. The railway connectivity among the three states of Nagaland, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh will not only improve the economy but will also cater to new social relationships, stated the Minister.

General Manager, NFR highlighted the achievements, challenges and undertaking projects in the state.

The daily passenger train will run from Shokhuvi via Dhansari - Diphu- Lamding - Guwahati- Naharlagun (Arunachal Pradesh).

(Vihepu, IA Niuland)