NF Railway made remarkable progress in train punctuality, securing the 7th highest position among all zonal railways
GUWAHATI, April 3: NF Railway (NFR) has reached unprecedented milestones in the financial year 2024-25, setting new records in electrification, freight loading, punctuality and infrastructure development. Demonstrating remarkable progress, NF Railway successfully completed and commissioned 1,141.388 Route Kilometers (RKM) and 1,502.743 Track Kilometers (TKM) of electrification in 2024 – 25, making it the highest-ever electrification achieved in a single financial year.
This significant achievement marks a major step in modernizing railway operations and improving efficiency.
In freight operations, NF Railway recorded a 4.21% growth in freight loading, increasing from 10.24 million tonnes (MT) in 2023-24 to 10.67 MT in 2024-25. Freight earnings also saw a consistent rise of 8.19% year-over-year, reaching Rs 1,299.643 crore in 2024-25 compared to Rs 1,201.224 crore in the previous year.
The railway also achieved its best ever Petroleum, Oil & Lubricants (POL) loading, with 1,380 rakes dispatched in 2024 – 25.
Additionally, NF Railway made remarkable progress in train punctuality, securing the 7th highest position among all zonal railways, with an on-time performance of 80.68% during 2024 – 25.
To enhance passenger convenience, NF Railway introduced eight new train services, extended four pairs of Mail/Express trains and increased the frequency of four trains. Furthermore, seven trains were provided with new stoppages at seven stations and 930 minutes were saved by improving the speed of 46 trains.
To accommodate growing passenger demand, 40 additional coaches were permanently augmented in 16 trains. Special train services also witnessed an increase, with 1,430 trips operated in 2024-25, up from 1,361 trips in 2023-24, ensuring greater accessibility for passengers.
NF Railway also focused on infrastructure upgrades, achieving 329 KM of Through Sleeper Renewal, a 50.91% increase over the previous year. Additionally, 9.06 lakh cubic meters of ballasting was completed, marking a 23.25% increase year-over-year, strengthening track stability and ensuring safer operations.
In a significant boost to regional logistics, the first-ever freight consignment of BCN wagons reached Nischintapur Terminal in Agartala, Tripura, ensuring smoother goods movement. Additionally, Meghalaya witnessed the arrival of its first freight-laden train at Mendipathar station on February 4, 2025, further promoting economic development and connectivity in the region.
NF Railway also achieved its highest-ever scrap sales of Rs 235 crore in FY 2024 – 25, reflecting a 17% year-over-year increase, while procurement through Government e-Marketplace (GeM) surged to Rs 867.37 crore, registering a 79.78% increase over the previous year, reinforcing transparency in procurement processes.
With these remarkable accomplishments in electrification, freight and passenger services, punctuality, and infrastructure development, the Northeast Frontier Railway continues to set new benchmarks in Indian Railways, contributing significantly to the region’s economic and transportation growth, a release issued by NF Railway CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma stated.
