NFR Undertakes Infrastructure Up-gradation to Boost Safety and Efficiency

 Guwahati, 25th April:

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been consistently striving to enhance the safety and reliability of train operations through continuous monitoring and upgradation of its infrastructure. Adopting modern and technically advanced systems remains a key focus area to ensure safe and efficient train movement across the zone.

During March 2026, NFR has undertaken several significant initiatives in the signalling and safety domain. Thick Web Switch Point machines with clamp type locking have been installed at five stations across Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya and Lumding divisions of the zone. System Integrity Testing has been carried out at seven stations across Katihar, Alipurduar and Tinsukia divisions, while an extensive System Integrity Testing drive covering 32 Level Crossing gates has also been completed across all divisions. Additionally, multiple level crossing gates in Lumding and Rangiya divisions have been interlocked to enhance operational safety.

Further strengthening the signalling infrastructure, 10 sliding booms have been commissioned at various level crossing gates in Katihar, Lumding and Rangiya divisions. Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems have been commissioned at 02 stations in Tinsukia division, including upgradation to advanced aspiration type systems at 02 locations. Electric lifting barriers have also been installed at 02 level crossing gates in Tinsukia division by replacing older mechanical systems, thereby improving safety at rail-road intersections. 

Signalling cable meggering has been carried out at 11 stations and 12 level crossing gates to ensure reliability and proper insulation performance. In order to improve the reliability of safety equipment, a total of 1,258 signalling batteries of various capacities have been replaced across all divisions. Replacement of 246 glued joints and 92 integrated type signal LEDs has also been carried out across the zone. Further, improved earthing arrangements have been provided at Gauripur station in Alipurduar division to enhance system safety and stability.

These infrastructural upgrades play a crucial role in ensuring safe train operations, improving reliability and enhancing the overall capacity of railway operations. NFR remains committed towards providing a safer, more efficient and punctual travel experience for its passengers through continuous monitoring and strengthening of its infrastructure.