Guwahati, 21st August, 2026:
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved
significant milestones in passenger services, punctuality, infrastructure and
freight operations during 2026, further strengthening connectivity and
passenger convenience across the region. So far, in 2026, 14 pairs of new train
services have been introduced, including Vande Bharat Sleeper, Amrit Bharat and
Mail/Express trains. A total of 674 special train trips have been operated, 23%
higher than the corresponding period of last year, including 92 trips serving
flood-affected areas. The first MEMU service between Agartala and Karimganj was
also introduced in July, 2026
Passenger
amenities have been further strengthened with 230 PRS locations converted to
Next Generation GUI-based PRS, new passenger facilities at New Jalpaiguri and
Guwahati, pantry services on 49 trains, Integrated Passenger Information
Systems at eight stations and 10 new lifts at four stations. NFR’s Eat Right
certification has also increased to 25 stations and four campuses. Additional
coaches were attached to regular and special trains to meet the increased
passenger demand.
Freight
operations have also registered strong growth, with seven new freight
terminals, including Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals at Habaipur and Baihata.
Freight loading increased by 7% during April–July 2026, with cement and
dolomite loading registering growth of 160% and 28.4%, respectively. The
first-ever container train from India reached Nepal in July 2026, marking a
significant milestone in regional freight connectivity.
Track-linking
work between Jogighopa Railway Station Yard and Jogighopa Multi Modal Logistics
Park (MMLP) has also been completed, paving the way for seamless rail
connectivity with the MMLP and more efficient freight movement. These
initiatives reaffirm NFR’s commitment towards enhancing passenger services,
operational efficiency, connectivity and freight transportation across the
Northeast.
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