Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express

The 20507 / 20508 Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express is a Rajdhani Express train of Indian Railways that connects Sairang of Mizoram and Anand Vihar Terminal of New Delhi, the capital city of India.^[1][2][3]

Sairang - Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express
Train Board
Overview
Service type	Rajdhani Express
Status	Active
Locale	Mizoram, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & New Delhi
First service	13 September 2025; 22 days ago (2025-09-13) (Inaugural) 19 September 2025; 16 days ago (2025-09-19) (Commercial)
Current operator	Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
Route
Termini	Sairang (SANG) Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Stops	20
Distance travelled	2,515 km (1,563 mi)
Average journey time	42 hrs 20 mins
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number	20507 / 20508
Lines used	Bairabi–Sairang section Bairabi–Badarpur section New Haflong–Hojai section New Bongaigaon–Guwahati section New Jalpaiguri–New Bongaigaon section New Jalpaiguri–Sahibganj section Patna–Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya section Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya–Kanpur section Kanpur–Anand Vihar section
On-board services
Class(es)	AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board Catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts.
Rake sharing	No
Route map Legend 20507 ↓ Sairang Bairabi - Guwahati Bairabi Mizoram Assam border Hailakandi Badarpur Junction (Reversal) New Haflong Hojai Guwahati Rangiya Junction Barpeta Road Assam West Bengal border New Bongaigaon Junction New Cooch Behar New Jalpaiguri Junction Malda Town - Patna Malda Town Sahibganj Junction Bhagalpur Junction Jamalpur Junction Patna Junction Bihar Uttar Pradesh border Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Kanpur Central Uttar Pradesh Delhi border 20508 ↑ Anand Vihar Terminal 20507 - Sairang → Anand Vihar Terminal 20508 - Anand Vihar Terminal → Sairang

The train was inaugurated on 13 September 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Aizwal, Mizoram in India.^[4]

History

The Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express is a premier train service that links the northeastern state of Mizoram with the national capital, New Delhi. The train originates from Sairang, located near Aizawl, and terminates at Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. It forms part of Indian Railways’ strategy to improve high-speed and long-distance connectivity for the northeastern region, following similar Rajdhani services introduced from Assam, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh. The service gained significance after the Sairang railway station was developed as a key terminal in Mizoram. The train was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on 13 September 2025, reflecting the government’s broader policy of enhancing integration of the northeast with the rest of the country.^[5] The train provides fully air-conditioned coaches, including First AC, Second AC, and Third AC, with catering and onboard services similar to other Rajdhani Express trains.

In addition to strengthening regional connectivity, the Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express also symbolizes the first-ever direct Rajdhani link for Mizoram. Until its launch, passengers from the state relied on railheads in Assam or Tripura to access long-distance premium trains. The project gained momentum after the completion of the Bhairabi–Sairang railway line, which extended the rail network deep into Mizoram's capital region.^[6]

Notably, this service also marked the introduction of a new Rajdhani Express after a gap of nearly six years, making it a significant addition to the Indian Railways network.^[7]

Timings

20507 - Sairang | Friday ( 4:30 pm )

20508 - Anand Vihar Terminal | Sunday ( 7:50 pm )

Route & Halts

Sr. No	Up Train (20507 - Sairang → Anand Vihar Terminal)	Arr	Dep	Day	Down Train (20508 - Anand Vihar Terminal → Sairang)	Arr	Dep	Day
1	SAIRANG	–	16:30	1	ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL	–	19:50	1
2	BHAIRABI	17:18	17:20	1	KANPUR CENTRAL	00:35	00:40	2
3	HAILAKANDI	18:28	18:30	1	PT. DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN.	04:35	04:45	2
4	BADARPUR JN.	19:40	19:50	1	PATNA JN	08:00	08:10	2
5	NEW HAFLONG	21:50	21:52	1	JAMALPUR JN	11:05	11:10	2
6	HOJAI	01:43	01:45	2	BHAGALPUR	12:25	12:30	2
7	GUWAHATI	04:00	04:15	2	SAHIBGANJ JN	13:46	13:48	2
8	RANGIYA JN.	05:13	05:15	2	MALDA TOWN	16:15	16:25	2
9	BARPETA ROAD	06:00	06:02	2	NEW JALPAIGURI	19:35	19:45	2
10	NEW BONGAIGAON	07:10	07:12	2	NEW COOCH BEHAR	21:55	22:05	2
11	NEW COOCH BEHAR	08:45	08:55	2	NEW BONGAIGAON	00:10	00:12	3
12	NEW JALPAIGURI	10:35	10:45	2	BARPETA ROAD	01:00	01:02	3
13	MALDA TOWN	14:50	15:00	2	RANGIYA JN.	02:00	02:02	3
14	SAHIBGANJ JN	16:53	16:55	2	GUWAHATI	03:20	03:35	3
15	BHAGALPUR	18:10	18:15	2	HOJAI	05:43	05:45	3
16	JAMALPUR JN	19:10	19:15	2	NEW HAFLONG	09:00	09:02	3
17	PATNA JN	22:00	22:10	2	BADARPUR JN.	11:20	11:30	3
18	PT. DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN.	01:20	01:30	3	HAILAKANDI	12:30	12:32	3
19	KANPUR CENTRAL	05:30	05:35	3	BHAIRABI	13:44	13:46	3
20	ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL	10:50	–	3	SAIRANG	15:15	–	3

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Coach Composition

Coach Type	Code	Quantity
Engine	ENG	2
Luggage/Parcel Van	LPR	2
First AC Tier	1A	1
Second AC Tier	2A	4
Third AC Tier	3A	12
Pantry Car	PC	1

Rake Reversal

The train will reverse 1 time with both directions :

1. Badarpur Junction

See also

● Rajdhani Express

● Humsafar Express

● Duronto Express

● Sairang railway station

● Anand Vihar Terminal railway station

Notes

a. Runs 1 day in a week.