Nagaland's Kohima to Get Rail Connectivity by 2029, Northeast Frontier Railway Project Progresses

• The Dimapur-Kohima rail project, a 78.42 km new railway line, aims to connect Nagaland's capital, Kohima, to the National Rail Network for the first time.
• The project covers Assam's Karbi Anglong district and Nagaland's Chumukedima and Kohima districts, featuring eight stations, with Dhansiri, Shokhuvi, and Molvom already completed.
• Complex engineering includes 20 tunnels (total 31,169 meters), 149 minor bridges, and 27 major bridges, with significant progress on infrastructure.
• Sections commissioned include Dhansiri-Shokhuvi (Oct 2021) and Shokhuvi-Molvom (March 2025), with regular train services connecting Shokhuvi to Guwahati and Naharlagun.
• The entire Dimapur–Kohima (Jubza) railway line is expected to be completed by 2029, promising significant progress in education, healthcare, employment, and market access for the region.

Why It Matters: Nagaland's capital Kohima will be connected to the national rail network by 2029, boosting regional development.