SAIL Supplies 15,000 Metric Tons of High-Quality Steel for 51-Km Bairabi-Sairang Railway Project: Steel Ministry.

Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), a Maharatna company, has supplied approximately 15,000 metric tons of high-quality steel products for the 51-kilometre Bairabi-Sairang railway project in Mizoram, the Ministry of Steel announced recently.

The ministry highlighted that SAIL provided about 10,000 metric tons of high-grade R-260 Prime rails from its flagship Bhilai Steel Plant. Additionally, around 5,000 metric tons of vital steel products-including plates, TMT bars, and structural steel-were sourced from SAIL’s Bokaro, Rourkela, Bhilai, Durgapur, and Burnpur plants.

The Bairabi-Sairang railway line, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a significant project aimed at enhancing connectivity in India’s Northeast region. This comprehensive steel supply underscores SAIL’s role as a reliable nation-building partner, providing the strength and quality essential for critical infrastructure.

The Ministry of Steel noted that SAIL continues to play a vital role in the development of Northeast India by supplying steel for infrastructure, railways, power, hydroelectric projects, and border connectivity. The company’s contribution to the Bairabi-Sairang project further strengthens its legacy in supporting landmark infrastructure initiatives such as the Chenab Railway Bridge, the Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal Broad Gauge Project, the Atal Tunnel, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the Dhola Sadiya and Bogibeel bridges.

Besides the project inauguration, Mizoram also witnessed the flagging off of three new train services: the Sairang-Delhi Rajdhani Express, the Sairang-Guwahati Express, and the Sairang-Kolkata Express.

The Bairabi-Sairang line was built at a cost exceeding ₹8,070 crore, marking a milestone in integrating Aizawl with India’s railway network.