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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Northeast Frontier Railway registers 2.37% growth in freight unloading
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continues to record consistent growth in freight unloading activities, officials said on Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, said that during the month of July 2025 , a total of 1,081 freight-carrying rakes were unloaded, marking a 2.37 per cent increase compared to the same period last said that a significant portion of this freight traffic supports the seven northeastern states In July 2025, a total of 590 rakes were unloaded in Assam, of which 267 rakes carried essential the same period, 89 rakes were unloaded in Tripura, 15 in Nagaland, nine in Arunachal Pradesh, 14 in Manipur and three rakes each in Meghalaya and 212 rakes in West Bengal and 146 rakes in Bihar were also unloaded within the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway during uninterrupted supply of essential and other commodities plays a vital role in sustaining daily life and promoting economic activity across the Northeastern said that the speedy completion of doubling projects in key sections over Northeast Frontier Railway has significantly enhanced both inward and outward freight movement, enabling quicker and more efficient transportation of infrastructure upgrade has directly contributed to the steady rise in freight unloading across the zone, the CPRO Northeast Frontier Railway, which operates in the Northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of Bihar, with more than 6,400 km of tracks in its in a significant step towards enhancing environmental sustainability and promoting scientific waste management practices, NFR has commenced a comprehensive survey for the implementation of an Integrated Garbage Treatment System (IGTS).NFR's CPRO Sharma said that the IGTS would be implemented at NFR headquarters in Maligaon, near Guwahati , and Pandu Railway Colonies under the jurisdiction of the Lumding railway said that the survey is being conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with a part of this collaboration, IITG would provide technical consultancy and conduct extensive field studies to assess the feasibility design and execution strategy of the proposed system.
Hans India
31-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Enhancing environmental sustainability and promoting scientific waste management practices
Guwahati: In a significant step towards enhancing environmental sustainability and promoting scientific waste management practices, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has commenced a comprehensive survey for the implementation of an Integrated Garbage Treatment System (IGTS), officials said. NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the IGTS would be implemented at NFR headquarters in Maligaon, near Guwahati, and Pandu Railway Colonies under the jurisdiction of the Lumding railway division. He said that the survey is being conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with NFR. As a part of this collaboration, IITG would provide technical consultancy and conduct extensive field studies to assess the feasibility design and execution strategy of the proposed system. The initiative is expected to set a benchmark in smart and sustainable waste disposal across railway establishments, Sharma said. According to the NFR CPRO, upon completion of the field survey, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) would be prepared and submitted to NFR. The DPR would outline the required infrastructure, estimated costs, treatment methodology and implementation timelines for the proposed system. The proposed integrated garbage treatment system would focus on segregation at source, scientific disposal of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, composting and recycling measures in line with Swachh Bharat Mission guidelines and national waste management protocols, the official said. This initiative is aimed at improving the overall cleanliness, hygiene and living conditions for railway employees and their families residing in these colonies. It will also help reduce the environmental footprint of railway operations and contribute towards a zero-waste colony model, Sharma added. The CPRO said that the Northeast Frontier Railway remains steadfast in its dedication to sustainable practices, infrastructural innovation and enhancing the quality of life for its employees and neighbouring communities.
