Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Blended Hospitality Services at Guwahati Station

Strengthening rail connectivity and giving new momentum to the development of the Northeast, the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated blended hospitality services at Guwahati Railway Station in Assam through video conferencing today. He also flagged off a new train service between Sairang and Silchar. Shri Lalduhoma, Chief Minister of Mizoram; Parimal Suklabaidya, Member of Parliament from Silchar; Kanad Purkayastha, Member of the Rajya Sabha; and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

The Sairang – Silchar passenger train will directly connect Mizoram’s capital with Assam’s Barak Valley, improving regional integration and providing students, daily commuters, and patients with safe, fast, and comfortable travel.

At the same time, modern hospitality facilities at Guwahati railway station, including sleeping pods, a modern air-conditioned lounge, and multi-cuisine restaurants will enhance passenger comfort and provide a refined, hygienic, and customer-friendly travel experience. These facilities ensure travelers have access to safe, convenient, and restful environments, improving overall station usability

Shri Vaishnaw, in his address said that the government has significantly increased rail funding for the region over the past decade, with a record allocation of ₹11,486 crore in the Union Budget 2026‑27 for northeastern states. He added projects worth around ₹72,468 crore are already underway in the region, underscoring a sustained push to enhance connectivity and infrastructure.(updated on 9th feb 2026)