New Bongaigaon Workshop Advances Modern Coach Rehabilitation under NFR

 Guwahati, 29^th May, 2026:

Northeast Frontier Railway has achieved significant milestones at the Carriage & Wagon Workshop, New Bongaigaon, reflecting its continued focus on modernization, safety enhancement and operational excellence.

One of the key achievements of Northeast Frontier Railway is the successful initiation of Mid-Life Rehabilitation (MLR) work for Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coaches at the New Bongaigaon Workshop. This development marks an important step towards enhancing passenger comfort, operational safety and the reliability of modern coaching stock. The first MLR coach is presently in the final stage of completion and is expected to be turned out shortly, marking a significant milestone for the workshop.

In another notable achievement, NBQS has successfully installed and commissioned the LHB Bogie Load Testing facility. With this facility, all critical bogie parameters under load conditions are now being checked and verified before dispatch, ensuring higher reliability, quality assurance and enhanced safety standards for overhauled LHB bogies.

Additionally, the workshop has also operationalized the shot blasting machine for LHB bogie frames and bolsters. This initiative has enabled mechanized shot blasting with improved surface finish quality, contributing to better maintenance standards and operational efficiency.

These initiatives highlight Northeast Frontier Railway’s commitment towards adopting advanced technologies, improving maintenance practices and strengthening railway infrastructure across the zone.