Nagaland Member of Parliament S. Supongmeren Jamir has raised the long-pending issue of restoring passenger train services to Tuli in the Lok Sabha under Rule 377, urging the Ministry of Railways to take immediate steps to revive the crucial railway link. The Tuli railway line, which has been operational on metre gauge since the 1990s, was upgraded to broad gauge in 2000.
However, despite a successful passenger trial run between Tuli and Mariani in 2007, regular passenger services were never introduced despite the necessary infrastructure being in place. Jamir has urged the Centre to resume passenger train services between Dimapur and Tuli, along with a parcel van service, to benefit daily commuters, traders, students and the general public. He also sought the extension of broad gauge passenger train services from Guwahati to Tuli, saying it would significantly improve connectivity for people in Nagaland and parts of Upper Assam.
This move is expected to have a positive impact on the region, facilitating trade and travel, and contributing to the economic development of the region. Highlighting the route’s commercial potential, Jamir pointed out that the existing goods train service between Amguri and Tuli has been generating substantial revenue, reportedly earning nearly ₹30 crore during the last financial year. This demonstrates both the operational feasibility and commercial viability of the railway line.
Emphasising the strong public demand for the restoration of passenger services, Jamir assured the Ministry of Railways of full public support for the initiative and urged the government to act at the earliest. Reviving passenger train services to Tuli would strengthen regional connectivity, facilitate trade and travel, and contribute to the economic development of the region.
