Guwahati, May 16: The freight business of the Northeast Frontier Railway continued to maintain strong momentum during April 2026, registering significant loading achievements across its divisions while introducing measures to boost trade and commodity movement in the region.
In a major operational initiative, Rahamatpur and Pawakhali stations under Katihar Division were opened for handling outward and inward goods traffic, including domestic and Bangladesh-bound consignments, with effect from April 16.
The railway authorities also extended the exemption of Busy Season Surcharge on bamboo traffic transported in covered wagons for another year from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, aimed at encouraging bamboo transportation and supporting allied industries.
According to officials, the Alipurduar Division loaded nine rakes comprising 378 wagons of potato from Dhupguri station to New Tinsukia and Salchapra stations, generating freight revenue of Rs 1.61 crore.
Under Katihar Division, three rakes consisting of 126 wagons of maize were loaded from Purnea Junction and Jalargarh stations, earning freight revenue of Rs 0.33 crore.
The Lumding Division recorded substantial freight activity across multiple commodity segments.
A total of 1684 wagons of stone chips were booked from Moinarband, Panchgram, Ditokcherra, Bihara, Molvom and Sukhovi stations to destinations including Jirania, Sabroom, Belonia, Ambassa, Udaipur and Sairang, generating freight revenue of Rs 7.64 crore.
Additionally, 1986 wagons of cement were loaded from Tetelia, Star, Lanka, Salchapra and Kamalajari stations to destinations such as Dimapur, Katihar, New Tinsukia, Jorhat Town, New Jalpaiguri, New Bongaigaon, Rangiya, Jirania, Sairang and Falakata, earning freight revenue of Rs 10.96 crore.
Officials said 400 wagons of Petroleum Oil and Lubricants (POL) were also booked during the period, generating revenue of Rs 3.41 crore.
In the bamboo sector, 20 wagons of bamboo chips were loaded from Lamsakhang station under Lumding Division, earning revenue of Rs 0.18 crore.
NFR said it remains focused on strengthening freight infrastructure, improving customer-oriented policies and ensuring efficient transportation services to support economic growth and industrial development across the Northeast and adjoining regions.
