Early Times Report
MALIGAON, Mar 31: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved significant milestones during the Financial Year 2025-26, reinforcing its commitment towards enhanced connectivity, modernization, passenger comfort and regional development across the Northeast. As part of its expansion drive, NFR introduced 20 pairs of new train services, including premium, semi-premium and conventional trains, thereby strengthening rail connectivity within the region as well as with the rest of the country.
In a major boost to operational efficiency, NFR increased the speeds of 35 trains, resulting in a cumulative saving of 675 minutes in travel time, with an average reduction of about 19 minutes per train. Simultaneously, the railway made notable progress with 100 % electrification, contributing to Indian Railways' mission of sustainable and energy-efficient operations, while enhancing line capacity and improving overall train handling efficiency. |
