CM reviews railway project, inspects station
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 13 2026: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today inspected the ongoing development works at Imphal Railway Station, Yurembam in Imphal West district and reviewed the progress of the Imphal-Jiribam Railway Project.

During the inspection, Deputy Chief Engineer Md Samuel briefed the Chief Minister on the progress of the railway project and the various construction activities being undertaken by the Indian Railways.

The 110-km Imphal-Jiribam Railway Project has so far been completed for approximately 55 km up to Khongsang in Noney district.

CM reviews railway project, inspects station

The remaining stretches are progressing, with another 9 km section up to Awangkhul expected to be completed by November 2026 .

The official said that it will be inaugurated very soon.

The Noney section is targeted for completion by December 2027, while the railway line is expected to reach Imphal by December 2028 .

At Imphal, the railway station building and operational offices have been structurally completed, with finishing works currently underway.

The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of introducing a passenger train service to Guwahati from Manipur, stating that it would greatly benefit the people of the State, particularly in view of the challenges they face while travelling outside Manipur.

He informed that the State Government had submitted a proposal to the Union Railway Minister for introduction of passenger train service and expressed hope that it would become operational within this year, further strengthening rail connectivity and providing greater convenience to the people.

Yumnam Khemchand said that the issue of passenger train service would be taken up when the Union Railway Minister visits the State.

Notably Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is expected to visit Manipur by the end of this year while Vivek Khare, General Manager of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is likely to visit the State on November 17, 2026 .

MLA (Konthoujam Assembly Constituency) Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh, Director of Transport, and other State and Railways officials were present during the inspection tour conducted today.