The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) recently carried out coordinated anti-encroachment drives in West Bengal and Assam to ensure safety and protect railway lands. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of NFR, in collaboration with the Engineering Department, conducted extensive operations during a two-day campaign in February 2026. These efforts are part of NFR’s ongoing commitment to safeguard railway property and enhance operational efficiency.
In West Bengal, the anti-encroachment drives focused on areas between Nagrakata railway station and Chalsa railway station in Jalpaiguri district, as well as the yard area of Dalgaon railway station in Alipurduar district. Similarly, in Assam, operations were carried out near Mariani railway station in Jorhat district and along the railway stretch between Guwahati railway station and Kamakhya railway station in Kamrup (Metro) district. A total of 37 unauthorized structures were dismantled, and six cement pillars on railway land were removed during the campaign.
One of the significant highlights of the initiative was the extensive eviction between Guwahati and Kamakhya railway stations, where 35 unauthorized structures were demolished. This action is expected to enhance track visibility, improve safety standards, and prevent future encroachments along the railway corridor. The NFR emphasized its dedication to protecting railway assets and ensuring a safe environment for passengers and train operations.
The coordinated efforts of the RPF and the Engineering Department not only aim to protect railway infrastructure but also help in curbing anti-social activities along railway tracks. The NFR urged the public to avoid unauthorized occupation of railway land and cooperate in maintaining railway safety and security. Operating in the Northeastern states, seven districts of West Bengal, and five districts of north Bihar, NFR remains committed to its mission of ensuring safe and obstruction-free railway operations.
