DIMAPUR — The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working relentlessly round the
clock to serve its customers and ensure 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,” the NFR stated in
an update.
During the month of December 2024, loading of few
commodities registered significant growth in comparison to corresponding period
of the previous year.
During the month, cement loading increased by 233.3%, POL
loading by 3.7% and container loading increased by 66.7% as compared to
corresponding period of the previous year, it stated.
In the segment of other items, loading of stone chips also
increased by9.5% as compared to the previous fiscal year, during the same
period.
“Speedy execution of doubling and electrification works at
important sections over NF 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,” the
update added
