Agartala, June 19 (IANS) Agartala Railway Station is set for a major transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with an initial investment of Rs 48 crore sanctioned for Phase-I redevelopment works.Alongside the station’s modernisation, a new MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) passenger train service between Agartala and Karimganj in southern Assam is expected to be introduced within the next 10 days, significantly improving regional rail connectivity.Announcing the developments,…
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Guwahati, June 6 (IANS) The Ticket Checking Section of New Jalpaiguri (NJP) under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved a historic milestone by recording an unprecedented earning of more than Rs 2.08 crore during the month of May 2026, officials said on Saturday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that this marks the highest-ever monthly ticket checking revenue achieved by any section across Northeast Frontier Railway. “This remarkable accomplish…
Guwahati, May 24 (IANS) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava reviewed the progress of ongoing electrification works in the Araria-Galgalia section of Bihar aimed at improving operational efficiency, enabling seamless electric train operations and promoting energy-efficient railway infrastructure. NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said on Sunday that the General Manager conducted a comprehensive inspection of the electrification…
Guwahati, May 2 (IANS) In a major move to strengthen railway safety through cutting-edge technology, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati. The collaboration aims to develop and implement a plug-and-play, fleet-wide onboard system integrating vibration sensors, IMU-GPS, and event-based camera technology to enable real-time monitoring and improved operational safety across trains.NFR’s Ch…
Guwahati, April 13 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway has developed a new Bihutoli, a cultural ground for celebrating Bihu and other important cultural events, at Maligaon, officials said on Monday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that in a heartfelt tribute to Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, it has been named “Zubeen Garg Railway Bihutoli,” reflecting the deep cultural connect and admiration for the artist across Assam.He said that the Bihutoli has …
Guwahati, March 26 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway has prioritised a range of ongoing development initiatives to ensure their steady progress, aligning them closely with its strategic vision and operational goals, officials said on Thursday. These efforts aim to enhance efficiency, improve infrastructure, and deliver better services across the region. Northeast Frontier Railway General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava conducted a comprehensive inspection across multiple sections of the …
Guwahati, Feb 4 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has upgraded its Senior Institute at Maligaon near Guwahati into a modern facility equipped with world-class amenities for the welfare of railway employees and their families, officials said on Tuesday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the renovated and reconstructed institute has been named as “Kanaklata Bhawan” in memory of Kanaklata Barua, the youngest freedom fighter of Assam wh…