NFR Accelerates Railway Infrastructure Development in Guwahati and Adjoining Areas

 Guwahati, 03^rd October, 2026:

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is undertaking a series of major infrastructure and capacity enhancement projects in Guwahati and its adjoining areas to meet the growing demand for rail services, improve operational efficiency and strengthen connectivity across the Northeast. As the gateway to the region and the headquarters of NFR, Guwahati Railway Station handles more than 50,000 passengers daily, increasing to around 65,000 during peak seasons, with over 200 trains operating every day.

 

A key project in this direction is the Kamakhya–Guwahati 3rd Line Project, covering 5.74 km at a sanctioned cost of Rs. 467 crores. The additional line will enhance line capacity, ease congestion and facilitate smoother train operations, benefiting passengers and residents of the Kamrup Metro district and is targeted to be completed by 2028

 

Another major initiative is the Agthori–Kamakhya Double Line Project along with the 2^nd Saraighat Rail-cum-Road Bridge, sanctioned at a cost of Rs. 1474 crores. Covering 7.20 km, the project includes a 1.3-km-long second Saraighat Rail-cum-Road Bridge with a double-line railway track and a three-lane road. The new infrastructure will augment rail and road capacity across the Brahmaputra, ease pressure on the existing Saraighat Bridge and strengthen connectivity between Guwahati, North Guwahati and other parts of the Northeast. It will also facilitate the operation of additional commuter train services.

 

To further strengthen train terminal and maintenance infrastructure, construction of a Mega Coaching Complex at New Guwahati is progressing at a cost of Rs. 227 crores. The complex will comprise three pit lines, four stabling lines and two automatic coach-washing plants, thereby enhancing coaching capacity, improving maintenance facilities and supporting safer and more efficient train operations.

 

Redevelopment of Guwahati and Kamakhya Railway Stations is also progressing with a focus on modern passenger amenities and improved accessibility. Guwahati Railway Station is being transformed into a modern facility with an IT park and is being developed on the green-building concept, incorporating measures such as solar power generation, waste management and water management. Construction of a second entry to Guwahati Railway Station is also underway, which will provide passengers with an additional access point and help reduce traffic congestion around the station. The newly inaugurated Panbazar Road Over Bridge is further supporting smoother traffic movement and station remodelling activities. Redevelopment works at Kamakhya Railway Station are progressing steadily, with a focus on upgraded facilities and enhanced passenger amenities.

 

The Kamakhya–Azara Elevated Corridor is another significant project aimed at strengthening rail connectivity while addressing environmental and wildlife considerations. An elevated viaduct is being constructed along the stretch, including the section passing through Deepor Beel, to facilitate safe and uninterrupted movement of wildlife, including elephants, while ensuring efficient railway connectivity. The remaining 13.25-km Azara–Kamakhya double-line stretch is targeted for completion by July 2028.

 

NFR is also strengthening freight and logistics infrastructure in the Guwahati region through Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs). The GCT at Baihata, near Guwahati, has been completed, enhancing freight handling and logistics capabilities in the region. In addition, rail connectivity between Jogighopa station yard and the Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) GCT siding has been completed. This connectivity will further strengthen Jogighopa's potential as a major logistics hub and facilitate seamless multimodal movement of goods across the Northeast.

 

Collectively, these infrastructure projects are set to significantly enhance the capacity, efficiency and resilience of the railway network in and around Guwahati. Additional railway lines and the second Saraighat Bridge will decongest existing infrastructure and facilitate smoother train movement, while the Mega Coaching Complex will enhance maintenance and terminal capacity. Station redevelopment and improved access will enhance passenger convenience, while elevated rail infrastructure will support connectivity and wildlife movement. Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals will further strengthen freight and multimodal logistics, supporting efficient, sustainable and passenger-centric rail connectivity across Guwahati and the Northeast.