# Manipur transport and connectivity restoration

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manipur-transport-and-connectivity-restoration
> Updated: 2026-08-24T03:28:56.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Following a period of crisis and road blockades in Manipur, the state government initiated steps to restore connectivity. In early August, authorities announced the immediate reopening of National Highways to all communities and the resumption of the Imphal-Dimapur bus service to alleviate hardships in trade, healthcare, and essential supplies.

By late August, public transport services on the Imphal–Dimapur–Guwahati route officially resumed after a nearly three-year hiatus. On the first day of service, 125 passengers traveled via two buses and five wingers. As these inter-state bus services between Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam entered their third consecutive day of regular operation, security forces and administrative interventions have worked to ensure safe movement via National Highway-2, despite local tensions in Senapati District.

While the resumption marks a return toward normalcy, stakeholders continue to highlight the need for improved regional infrastructure. Concerns persist regarding the quality of the railway network connecting Dimapur, Guwahati, and Tinsukia, specifically regarding coach maintenance and the adequacy of train frequency. Such infrastructure remains a vital lifeline for residents across Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Mizoram, providing essential access to healthcare, education, and employment.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Assam and Northeast India address inter-state transport safety and service resumption

Assam officials are working to ensure driver safety in Meghalaya following recent violence, while inter-state bus services between Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam have resumed after a three-year hiatus.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assam-and-northeast-india-address-inter-state-transport-safety-and-service-resumption

### 2026-08-21: Northeast India transport resumes on Imphal–Dimapur–Guwahati route

Public transport has resumed on the Imphal–Dimapur–Guwahati route after three years, while calls grow for improved railway connectivity and service quality across Northeast India.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northeast-india-transport-resumes-on-imphaldimapurguwahati-route

### 2026-08-08: Manipur government reopens National Highways and resumes bus services

The Manipur government has reopened National Highways for free movement across all communities and resumed the Imphal-Dimapur bus service to restore normalcy and connectivity in the state.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-government-reopens-national-highways-and-resumes-bus-services

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