Shri Ashish Bansal GM NFR (CON) Inspects Railway Infrastructure from Badarpur to Agartala, Nishchintapur and Sabroom

 Guwahati, 17^th October, 2026:                                                                                                                              

Shri Ashish Bansal, General Manager (Construction), Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), conducted a window trailing inspection from Badarpur to Agartala, Agartala to Nishchintapur and Sabroom on 14^th October 2026. The inspection commenced from Badarpur and covered the entire stretches, with detailed reviews and discussions involving senior officers from NFR.

During the inspection, Shri Ashish Bansal reviewed ongoing construction activities and existing railway infrastructure, including tracks, bridges and associated safety aspects. He assessed the progress of various works and issued necessary instructions to the concerned officials, emphasizing safety, quality, timely completion and proper maintenance of railway assets.

 

Shri Ashish Bansal reviewed the status of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in the Kumarghat–Agartala section, which are aimed at eliminating level crossings, enhancing road safety and improving public convenience. A total of 23 ROBs have been sanctioned under the Second Revised Estimate of the Kumarghat–Agartala project, with contracts awarded for 12 ROBs, where work is in progress. He instructed the concerned officials to ensure the commissioning of eight ROBs during the current financial year, along with the completion of railway portion works for three ROBs.

 

He further directed officials to expedite the completion of the remaining ROBs through close coordination with the State Government, particularly regarding land acquisition and early processing of pending issues. Three ROBs are being constructed by the Public Works Department (PWD), while one ROB is being undertaken by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL). Railway officials were instructed to maintain close coordination with these agencies and promptly resolve issues related to Railway. For the remaining ROBs where construction agencies are yet to be appointed, the General Manager directed officials to explore innovative and modern construction techniques, including the use of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC), to minimize land requirements and facilitate efficient execution

Shri Ashish Bansal also inspected the Agartala–Akhaura cross-border railway project and visited Nishchintapur railway station to review the status of the remaining works. He instructed the officials to expedite the completion of pending activities so that passenger train operations can commence at the earliest. The Agartala–Akhaura project is an important India–Bangladesh cross-border rail link that is expected to strengthen regional connectivity and support the Government of India’s Act East Policy.

During the inspection of the Agartala–Sabroom section, Shri Ashish Bansal reviewed railway infrastructure, safety arrangements and maintenance activities. He issued necessary instructions to the concerned officials to ensure the continued safety, reliability and efficient maintenance of railway assets.

 

Shri Ashish Bansal also reviewed the progress of the Moinarband–Agartala doubling survey. The Final Location Survey (FLS) has been completed, and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been submitted to the Railway Board for approval. The proposed doubling is expected to support future traffic growth and enhance railway capacity in the region, subject to approval and implementation.

The inspection reflects Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction) focus on expediting ongoing infrastructure projects, strengthening railway safety and improving operational efficiency. These initiatives are expected to enhance passenger convenience, improve connectivity and contribute to the overall socio-economic development of the Northeast region.