Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba Urges Fast-Tracking of the Jiribam–Imphal Railway Project
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Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba Urges Fast-Tracking of the Jiribam–Imphal Railway Project

Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Leishemba Sanajaoba has asked the Union Government to speed up the Jiribam–Imphal railway by adopting a two-pronged construction strategy — carrying out works simultaneously from both Imphal and Jiribam ends — so the crucial 111-km line can be completed faster and Manipur’s supply and connectivity issues can be resolved sooner. He…

World’s Tallest Railway Pier Bridge in Manipur: A Marvel of Modern Engineering
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World’s Tallest Railway Pier Bridge in Manipur: A Marvel of Modern Engineering

News Summary On May 29, 2025, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) achieved a significant milestone by completing the girder launching on the Noney Bridge in Manipur. Known as Bridge No. 164, this structure boasts the world’s tallest railway piers, P3 and P4, each standing at 141 meters. Part of the ambitious 111 km Jiribam-Imphal railway…

Manipur’s Jiribam-Imphal Railway Project: Bridging Distances and Boosting Connectivity
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Manipur’s Jiribam-Imphal Railway Project: Bridging Distances and Boosting Connectivity

Summary of the News Article On March 20, 2025, a team from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), led by General Manager Ratakmumar Srivastava, inspected the ongoing construction of the Jiribam-Imphal railway project. The visit focused on assessing the progress of tunnels, bridges, and railway lines, particularly at the Khongsang railway station in Manipur’s Noney district….