Nagaland MP seeks restoration of Tuli passenger train services in Lok Sabha
S. Supongmeren Jamir raises in Lok Sabha the issue of reviving passenger services to Tuli, citing past trial runs, gauge upgrade and commercial earnings from a
Nagaland Member of Parliament S. Supongmeren Jamir has raised a long-pending demand in the Lok Sabha to restore passenger train services to Tuli. Using Rule 377, he asked the Ministry of Railways to take steps to revive the passenger link and improve daily connectivity for people in Nagaland and nearby areas.
From metre gauge to broad gauge, but services not started
Jamir said the railway line serving Tuli was operating on metre gauge since the 1990s. He added that the line was upgraded to broad gauge in 2000. According to his submission, a passenger trial run between Tuli and Mariani was completed in 2007, but regular passenger services were not introduced even after the required infrastructure was in place.
The MP urged the Centre to resume passenger train services between Dimapur and Tuli. He also requested a parcel van service so that daily commuters, traders, students and the general public can use rail facilities for travel and movement of goods.
Proposal to extend connectivity from Guwahati
In addition to the Dimapur–Tuli demand, Jamir sought an extension of broad gauge passenger services from Guwahati to Tuli. He said this would strengthen connectivity across the region, including parts of Upper Assam, and make it easier for people to travel for work and study.
Jamir also pointed to the route’s commercial potential. He said there is already a goods train service between Amguri and Tuli and that it has been generating substantial revenue, earning nearly ₹30 crore during the last financial year. He argued this shows both operational feasibility and business viability for running passenger trains on the same railway corridor.
Concluding his request, Jamir assured the Ministry of Railways of public support for the initiative. He asked the government to act early, saying restoring passenger services to Tuli would help trade and travel while supporting regional development.
