CRS Inspection of Katihar – Kuretha and Katihar – Sonaili Double Line Sections Completed

 Guwahati, 23^rd June, 2026:         

               The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Northeast Frontier Circle, Kolkata, Shri Sumeet Singhal, has successfully completed the statutory inspection of the newly constructed Broad Gauge (BG) double-line sections between Katihar –Kuretha (11.06 Km) and Katihar – Sonaili (16.215 km) in Katihar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). The inspection was conducted from 17^th June to 19^th June, 2026.

The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has authorized the operation of both passenger and goods trains on the newly constructed double-line sections at a maximum permissible speed of 110 kmph on the main line, following the successful completion of the statutory inspection. The commissioning of these sections is expected to improve train movement, enhance line capacity and provide greater operational flexibility across the network.

These sections are as part of the Katihar – Kumedpur and Katihar – Mukuria New Double Line Projects, which are aimed at enhancing line capacity and improving operational efficiency in the region.

The commissioning of these double-line sections marks another significant milestone in Northeast Frontier Railway's ongoing efforts to strengthen railway infrastructure and provide more efficient, safe, and reliable transportation services to passengers and freight customers.

Northeast Frontier Railway has appealed to the public to remain vigilant near railway tracks and strictly avoid trespassing or crossing tracks at unauthorized locations. Passengers and local residents are advised to use only designated crossing points, as unauthorized track crossing is not only punishable under the Railways Act but also poses serious risks to personal safety and train operations.