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.

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

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 and Tripura. 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.News source about inauguration 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.Source on Bhairabi–Sairang line completion

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.

Timings 20507 - Sairang | Friday ( 4:30 pm )

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

Route and 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

Technical Halt At Manderdisa Railway Station (MYD), banker locomotives are typically attached for trains traveling south/eastbound and detached for trains traveling northbound. Because some of the trains are not officials halt at Lumding Jn, So, it will take a bypass from Patharkhola to Manderdisa to serves as a critical operational stop for handling banker engines:

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

Traction Since its first inaugural run, the train was hauled by a NGC Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive. Even the route is not fully electrified, it was still hauled by a WAP-7 electric locomotive and WDP-4D diesel locomotive from end to end.

Rake reversal The train will reverse 1 time with both directions: Badarpur Junction

Accidents and incidents 20 December 2025: At around 2:17 am in Hojai district of Assam (Jamunamukh- Kampur section under the Lumding division), while the train was speeding at 100 km/h, it encountered a herd of around 100 elephants crossing the railway tracks. The locomotive pilot pressed the emergency brake but was unable to stop on time and hit the herd of elephants, resulting in the derailment of five coaches. Seven elephants were killed, and one was injured in this accident. However, no injuries to passengers were reported.

See also Rajdhani Express Humsafar Express Duronto Express Sairang railway station Anand Vihar Terminal railway station

Notes a. Runs 1 day in a week.

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