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Officials said that since this is the first and only pair of sleeper versions of Vande Bharat, which are in operation, its advanced detections of faults and their timely maintenance is very crucial for smooth and regular service. "Building on this, Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced advanced, in-house developed maintenance systems using cutting-edge and cost-effective technologies," said Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer. "NFR's growing capability in adopting innov ...Read More >
North Lakhimpur, April 4: Investigators are searching for an unidentified woman who was travelling with a man accused of beheading his six-year-old daughter inside a moving train in Assam's Lakhimpur district. The accused, identified as Sunil Murmu, a resident of Gogamukh in Dhemaji district, was arrested on Friday following a dramatic chase by local residents. The incident took place aboard the 15813 Dekargaon-Murkongselek passenger train between Kathalpukhuri and Silanibari stations. Accord ...Read More >
A 45-year-old man was arrested in Assam's North Lakhimpur on Friday for allegedly killing his seven-year-old daughter with a machete aboard a train. Police said the incident occurred around 9 am, when the train, the Dekargaon-Murkongselek Express, was halfway through its 345km journey. The accused, identified as Sunil Murmu, reportedly attacked the child near the toilet and attempted to throw her from the train before being overpowered by co-passengers. Railway Police (GRP) detained Murmu at S ...Read More >
North Lakhimpur (Assam), Apr 4 (PTI) Investigators are searching for a woman who was accompanying a man accused of beheading his six-year-old daughter inside a train in Assam's Lakhimpur district, officials said on Saturday. The accused, a resident of the Gogamukh area, was arrested shortly after the incident on Friday at Silanibari railway station with the help of local people. The child's body was recovered from the train coach. According to a Northeast Frontier Railway spokesperson, the man ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 3: A six-year-old girl was allegedly killed inside a moving train in Assam's Lakhimpur district on Friday morning, triggering panic among passengers and leading to the arrest of her father by railway authorities. The incident took place around 9:15 am in a general coach of the Dekargaon-Murkongselek Express when the train was near Silonibari station, officials said. The victim, identified as Sumi Murmu, was allegedly attacked inside the coach. Personnel from the Railway Protec ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 3 (PTI) A six-year-old girl was killed allegedly by her father inside a train at Silanibari station in Assam's Lakhimpur district on Friday, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said. Security personnel have arrested the accused, he said. The spokesperson said the incident took place inside a general coach of the 15813 Dekargaon- Murkongselek Express around 9.15 am. "Railway Police Force and Government Railway Police personnel immediately reached the spot. The accused ...Read More >
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. Indian Railways has electrified almost the entire Broad Gauge railway network, with about 99.2 per cent of routes now under electric traction, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday (17 December). In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the electrification of railway network has been taken up in mission mode. According to the data shared by the minister, whi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): In a significant milestone for the nation's transportation infrastructure, Indian Railways has achieved electrification of 99.2 per cent of its broad gauge network, putting it ahead of countries like the UK (39%), Russia (52%), and China (82%), bringing the country closer than ever to a fully electrified railway system, according to the Ministry of Railways' press release. Fourteen railway zones, including Central, Eastern, and Northern Railways, have achie ...Read More >
The estimated cost of the 14-km stretch will be Rs 42 lakh, and the approval marks an important step toward strengthening railway infrastructure and enhancing industrial activities in the northeastern state, it said. "The approval for the construction of this new railway line is an important step in strengthening the railway infrastructure in the state and increasing the mobility of various industries in the industrial city of Bodhjungnagar," the transport minister said in a Facebook post on Mo ...Read More >
Agartala/Guwahati, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for initiating the process of a new rail line between Tripura to boost trade and industries. The Railways Ministry has approved a final location survey for a proposed new railway line in Tripura to connect the Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex in West Tripura, aimed at boosting trade and indus ...Read More >
Maligaon, December 15 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved a significant milestone by handling the first-ever direct inward automobile rake at Sairang Railway Station in Mizoram. A total of 119 Maruti cars, transported from Changsari near Guwahati, were delivered by rail, marking a historic step in strengthening logistics connectivity to the state, a press release said. This landmark operation by NFR will enhance goods and vehicle transportation availability in Mizoram, reduce ...Read More >
Guwahati, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has once again demonstrated its commitment towards wildlife conservation and safe train operations in elephant-prone areas, officials said on Monday. NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that due to the vigilance and timely action of alert loco pilots and staff, several elephants were recently saved from possible accidents in different sections under the NFR jurisdiction. He said that Jitendr ...Read More >
MALIGAON, 10 Nov: Several elephants were recently saved from possible accidents due to the vigilance and timely action of alert loco pilots and staff in different sections under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). On 10 October, tower wagon driver Jitendra Kumarduring his run noticed two elephants crossing the railway track between Rajabhatkhawa and Kalchini section of the Alipurduar division. Acting swiftly and responsibly, he applied the brakes and brought the tower wagon to a complete halt ...Read More >
Indian Railways is deploying approximately 13,000 special trains this festive season to manage passenger surges, nearly doubling last year's operations. Permanent holding areas are being established at 76 high-footfall stations to enhance crowd management, while private cloud kitchens will improve meal quality on long-haul journeys. The Indian Railways will operate some 13,000 special trains this festive season, nearly double from a year ago, in a bid to ease passenger rush. It has also been de ...Read More >
Train operations across Lower Assam and parts of north Bengal were disrupted early Thursday after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on a railway track in Kokrajhar district, officials said. The blast occurred shortly after midnight, around five kilometres from Kokrajhar railway station on the route towards Salakati. Railway services across Lower Assam and parts of north Bengal were disrupted early on Thursday after unidentified miscreants detonated an improvised explosive device (IE ...Read More >
Guwahati: Tension is running high at Kamalpur sub-division in Tripura's Dhalai district following the injury of 12 people during the Tiprasa Civil Society (TCS) 24-hour bandh. Those injured included officials and traders. Activists of TCS resorted to arson, and looting of shops on Thursday evening during the 24-hour statewide shutdown. Dhalai District Magistrate and Collector Vivek H.B. imposed prohibitory orders for an indefinite period on Thursday night within the Kamalpur sub-division. Pro ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 24 (ANI): In anticipation of the crowd surge during the Chhath Puja festivities, the Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for passengers. According to Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR), the railways have made provisions for special trains, and this year they plan to run over 12,000. He added that these special trains will operate to various stations in Bihar, catering to the l ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 23 (UNI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today announced that police have identified one culprit behind the bomb blast on railway tracks near Kokrajhar in the early hours today. Sarma stated that a major tragedy was averted because the loco pilot of a goods train witnessed the explosion and immediately alerted police. According to a spokesperson of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the blast occurred at approximately 1 am as the goods train UP AZARA Sugar was passing ...Read More >
To manage the heavy rush of passengers and devotees during Diwali and the upcoming Chhath Puja, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been operating 48 festival special trains for 613 trips (overall) in its jurisdiction between September and December, officials said on Monday. NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that to manage the massive passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja this year, the NFR has been operating 48 festival special trains for 613 ...Read More >
Kokrajhar (Assam) [India], October 23 (ANI): A suspected blast occurred on a railway track between Salakati and Kokrajhar stations in the Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) on early Thursday at 1:00 AM, said the official. The incident led to the delay of 8-10 trains. The track was restored by 5:25 AM, and normal train services resumed at 5:30 AM. Patrolling has been intensified in the section. Also Read | Shillong Teer Result Today, October 23, 2025: Check Winning N ...Read More >
Guwahati: Indian Railways (IR) has made extensive arrangements to meet the surge in passenger demand during the ongoing festive season. To ensure smooth travel during Puja, Diwali, and Chhath, IR is operating 12,011 special trains, a significant increase from 7,724 trains during the same period last year. In the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone, 48 special festival trains are running, covering a total of 620 trips across various routes from September to December 2025. Special arrangements ...Read More >
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday inaugurated the three-day Diwali festival and mela at the Mata Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas revered by Hindus, at Udaipur in southern Tripura's Gomati district. Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday inaugurated the three-day Diwali festival and mela at the Mata Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas revered by Hindus, at Udaipur in southern Tripura's Gomati district. Before formally inaugurating t ...Read More >
Northeast Frontier Railway is rolling out advanced acoustic technology to save elephants. This system detects elephant movement near tracks, alerting train drivers. Trials are successful in key sections. The project aims for full functionality by April 2026. This initiative protects wildlife and ensures safe train operations across elephant corridors. Guwahati: The Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to roll out a high-end acoustic-based technology in its network by April next year to preven ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A week after launching its first-ever automobile rake to Kashmir carrying 116 vehicles, Indian Railways successfully completed the first simultaneous unloading of New Modified Goods (NMG) rakes loaded with Maruti Suzuki vehicles at two major goods terminals in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Railways successfully carried out simultaneous unloading of two NMG rakes loaded with over 230 Maruti Suzuki vehicles on the same day at two major goods shed terminals in J&K - Bari Brahmana in Jamm ...Read More >
New Delhi: Further strengthening the people-to-people linkages, India and Bhutan on Monday signed an Inter-Governmental MoU for the establishment of railway links between both countries. The MoU, signed during the visit of Bhutan Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden to New Delhi, envisages establishment of first set of cross-border rail links, connecting Kokrajhar and Gelephu, and Banarhat and Serhoamtse, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed late Monday evening. "These projects are par ...Read More >
New Delhi/Guwahati, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday, announced new railway projects connecting India and Bhutan to further strengthen connectivity and trade. The Union Minister while talking to the media in New Delhi on new railway connectivity projects between India and Bhutan, stressed upon the shared commitment of the two countries to strengthen regional connectivity, sustainability and economic cooperation. The announcement detailed key cross-bor ...Read More >
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off four new trains and laid foundation stone for new lines and inaugurated a newly built railway line through video conferencing during his visit to Purnia.The trains that were flagged off by the PM included Jogbani-Danapur Vande Bharat Express (02631); Saharsa-Chheharta (Amritsar) Amrit Bharat Express (05531); Jogbani-Erode (Tamil Nadu) Amrit Bharat Express (06602) and a new passenger train on the newly built Araria-Galgalia (Thakurganj) ne ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang new railway line, valued at over Rs 8,070 crore, linking Mizoram's capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. Mr Modi however failed to reach Aizawl due to inclement weather condition so inaugurated the projects virtually from Mizoram's Lengpui Airport, and addressed the gathering. Expressing his gratitude for warmth and affection of the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "From today, Aiz ...Read More >
AIZAWL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched projects worth Rs 9,000 crore in Mizoram, including the Bairabi-Sairang line, which fully integrated the landlocked northeastern state with the railway network of the country. During his second visit to the northeastern state after becoming the Prime Minister in 2014, Modi also flagged off the maiden Rajdhani Express between Aizawl and Delhi and launched other strategic projects to augment rail, highways, energy and sports infrastructure ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Bairabi-Sairang railway line from Mizoram on Saturday, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju described the day as "historic for the Northeast" and recalled how promises of railway development had long remained unfulfilled. The Prime Minister inaugurated the 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway project in Mizoram, marking a historic milestone for the state as Aizawl was formally added to the railway map of ...Read More >
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