NFR Celebrates 80th Independence Day With Focus On Safety, Connectivity And Growth
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) celebrated the Nation’s 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour across its jurisdiction on 15th August, 2026. At the main celebration held at the NFRSA Complex, Maligaon, Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of NFR, hoisted the National Flag in the presence of senior railway officials, staff and their family members and received the Guard of Honour. In…
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) marked India's 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, by emphasizing safety, connectivity and growth. At the NFRSA Complex in Maligaon, General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava hoisted the national flag, joined by senior railway officials and staff. The General Manager honored 25 railway personnel with the Karmveer Puraskar for their outstanding service.
The day also saw the inauguration of several infrastructure projects, including a renovated auditorium, classrooms, a prayer shed, and upgraded facilities at Netaji Vidyapeeth Railway Higher Secondary School. Additionally, the GM inaugurated an extended and renovated casualty building at Central Hospital, Maligaon. NFR highlighted its achievements of 2026, emphasizing its commitment to '100% Safety, Zero Risk,' through advancements in safety technology and infrastructure.
These included modern signalling, upgraded tracks, the elimination of level crossing gates, and the commissioning of new foot over bridges. Over 130 electric locomotives were upgraded with KAVACH, and 30 hot box detectors and three automatic train examination systems were installed. Passenger connectivity expanded with 14 new train services, including the Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat trains.
Special train services increased to 674 trips to meet rising demand. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway surpassed Rs. 18 crore in ticket earnings, while freight infrastructure saw the addition of seven new freight terminals and two Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals. NFR also completed track links for the Jogighopa Multi Modal Logistics Park, enhancing rail-to-transport logistics integration.
Sustainability efforts included the commissioning of 23.7 MWp of solar power capacity, the highest among Indian Railways zones. NFR commissioned four modern Amrit Stations and honored its resilience in restoring flood-affected tracks at Simaluguri within 17 days. The GM praised the Railway Protection Force, Bharat Scouts & Guides, and other stakeholders, affirming NFR's dedication to safer, modern, efficient, and sustainable rail transportation on the path to 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047.'
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