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 December 2024, the railway registered 0.878 million tonnes (MT) of freight loading across various commodities.
During the month of December 2024, 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 233.3%, POL loading has increased by 3.7% and container loading has increased by 66.7% as compared to corresponding period of the previous year. In the segment of other items, loading of Stone Chips has also been increased by 9.5% as compared to the previous fiscal year, during the same period.
Speedy execution of doubling and electrification works at important sections over N.F. Railway has led to increased inward and outward movement of freight traffic. This unprecedented loading accomplishment was made possible through simultaneous efforts in enhancing capacity. This continuous growth in freight loading reflects the increasing economic activity in the region.
