Guwahati: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working relentlessly round the clock to serve its customers and ensure the timely delivery of essential commodities to end users. NFR continues to make steady progress in freight loading, and during the month of October2024, the railway registered 0.782 million tons of freight loading across various commodities.

During the month of October2024, loading of few commodities have registered significant growth in comparison to corresponding period of the previous year. During the month, cement loading has increased by 118.8% and Dolomite loading has increased by 30.5%as compared to corresponding period of the previous year. Loading of other commodities like ballast also registered an increase by 21.9%, when compared to the corresponding period of last financial year. A growth of 19% in loading of miscellaneous items has also been registered as compared to the previous fiscal year, during the same period.

This continuous growth in freight loading reflects the increasing economic activity in the region. The cumulative freight loading for NFR up to October, 2024 reached 6.150 million tonnes, showing a 6.6% increase over the same period of last year. This upward trend in freight operations has not only boosted the region’s economic dynamics but has also generated significant revenue for NFR. As NFR continues to progress in freight transportation, it is focused on technical upgradation to enhance the reliability and efficiency of its services, ensuring further growth in the future.