Cement Supply Boost for Manipur as 2,390 Million Tonnes Delivered to Khongsang Railway Station
In a significant boost to Manipur’s infrastructure, over 2,350 million tonnes (MT) of cement were delivered to the Khongsang railway station via a goods train. Chief Minister N Biren Singh shared the news in a post on X, highlighting that this delivery would greatly improve the availability of essential commodities across the state.
Located approximately 109 km from Imphal in Tamenglong district, Khongsang is the only railway station serving the hill districts of Manipur. The cement, now at Khongsang Railway Station, will be transferred onto trucks for distribution to various parts of the state, officials confirmed. This delivery comes at a time when frequent disruptions along the primary transportation route from Imphal to Dimapur in Nagaland—via National Highway-2—have posed significant challenges. Rail connectivity is now playing a crucial role in ensuring a steady supply of goods to Manipur, reducing reliance on road transport and mitigating the impact of these disruptions.
Chief Minister Singh expressed confidence that continued rail transport of essential goods would significantly ease logistical challenges and improve the state’s supply chain. “With more goods steadily being transported by train, this development is set to significantly ease the supply of essential commodities in Manipur,” he said in his update.
