Guwahati, April 18 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved unprecedented progress in transportation of cement cargo by rail and loading and unloading of cement traffic across its terminal during the financial year 2025-26, officials said on Saturday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said cement traffic recorded a growth of 7.8 per cent in inward movement, increasing from 9.05 million tonnes in 2024-25 to 9.76 million tonnes in 2025-26. On the…
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Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has marked a significant milestone by deploying a suite of advanced, in-house developed technological tools to enhance the maintenance and safety of next-generation Vande Bharat Sleeper trains at the Kamakhya Coaching Depot, officials said on Tuesday.NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, said that developed using cutting-edge technology and aligned with advanced global benchmarks, these systems include a sma…
Guwahati, April 3 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to passenger safety, security, and public service through the commendable performance of its Railway Protection Force (RPF) during the financial year 2025–26, officials said on Friday.NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that through intensified surveillance, swift response mechanisms, and a proactive enforcement strategy, the RPF has significan…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved several significant milestones during the financial year 2025-26, reaffirming its commitment to improving connectivity, advancing modernisation, enhancing passenger comfort, and driving regional development across the Northeast, officials said on Tuesday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that as part of its expansion drive, the railways introduced 20 pairs of new train services, incl…
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/Aizawl, March 6 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has taken steps to strengthen parcel logistics by introducing refrigerated parcel van services to facilitate the transportation of horticultural and other perishable produce from Mizoram, aiming to expand market access for local farmers and traders. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that with the introduction of passenger and freight train services, Mizoram has experienced a significant …
Guwahati, Feb 28 (IANS) In view of the upcoming Holi festival and the anticipated surge in passenger traffic, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has implemented a series of comprehensive and passenger-friendly measures across its entire zone to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for all passengers. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, said that, with a strong focus on teamwork, vigilance, and a passenger-first approach, the NFR is fully geared up to provi…
Guwahati, Feb 15 (IANS) Indian Railways once again demonstrates its commitment towards passenger convenience by launching operations of special trains this festive rush, officials said here on Sunday. According to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, the Indian Railways is set to operate 1,500 special trains this year, ensuring smoother, more comfortable travel across major routes.This proactive planning highlights Indian Railways’ d…
Guwahati, Feb 13 (IANS) Railway connectivity in Mizoram achieved a historic milestone with the arrival of the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train at Sairang railway station for the first time.The train arrived under the ‘North East Discovery’ circuit, officials said on Friday, marking a significant step forward in boosting tourism and transport infrastructure in the state.The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that this premi…
Guwahati, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the replacement of a level crossing gate between Malahar Halt and Samsi stations under the Katihar Division with a modern Road Over Bridge (ROB), officials said. The approval marks a significant milestone in infrastructure development under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), its Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said on Thursday. He said that the ministerial clearance paves the way for the…