{
  "id": 3497903,
  "title": "NFR 98th ZRUCC Meeting Highlights Transformative Growth across the Northeast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nfr-98th-zrucc-meeting-highlights-transformative-growth-across-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T11:24:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/nfr-98th-zrucc-meeting-highlights-transformative-growth-across-the-northeast"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 98th meeting of the N.F. Railway Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) took place on August 25th, 2026 at Maligaon. Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of N.F. Railway, led the proceedings with Anurag Agarwal, DGM and Secretary, ZRUCC overseeing the meeting. Notable attendees included members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies, railway users’ associations, and state government representatives from the Northeast, West Bengal, and Bihar. The meeting focused on constructive dialogue regarding railway development in the region.\n\nShrivastava welcomed the participants and assured their suggestions would be carefully considered, emphasizing ongoing connectivity and infrastructure projects. N.F. Railway has made significant strides in railway electrification, with coverage reaching 4,170 RKMs. Additionally, 15 new train services and over 250 extra stoppages have been introduced, based on passenger feedback. The General Manager also discussed budgetary support and progress on major projects like the Bairabi–Sairang Project, railway works in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, and the doubling of Tinsukia line. The Saraighat Bridge expansion project was highlighted as well.\n\nProgress in freight and logistics infrastructure was also noted, with new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals and the Jogighopa Multi Modal Logistics Park being developed. Advanced technologies were adopted to improve safety and protect wildlife. Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies provided valuable input on railway services and infrastructure, which Shrivastava assured would be addressed in a phased manner according to priority and feasibility. The General Manager reaffirmed N.F. Railway’s commitment to creating a safe, modern, efficient, and passenger-friendly railway system. The meeting concluded with a productive exchange of ideas, reinforcing the partnership among the Railways, public representatives, state governments, and railway users in pursuit of improved connectivity, enhanced passenger services, and the vision of a Viksit Bharat.",
  "summary": "The 98th meeting of the N.F. Railway Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) was held successfully at Maligaon on 25th August, 2026. Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager, N.F. Railway, presided over the meeting, while the proceedings were smoothly conducted by Anurag Agarwal, DGM and Secretary, ZRUCC. The meeting witnessed the participation of Hon’ble Members of Parliament Dr.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}