First goods train reaches Nischintapur near Agartala, a milestone for NFR

By  Firstdespatch Desk   Mar 25, 2025

Agartala, Mar 25 (FD) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Tuesday recorded a significant milestone as the first goods train was successfully brought from Tetelaia near Guwahati to Nischintapur near here under the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project.

“A consignment of 11 BCN wagons loaded with Cement from STAR siding at Tetelia near Guwahati was placed at Nischintpurterminal last night, marking a historic moment in freight operations under the Agartala-Akhaura New Rail Link Project”,  NFR chief public relation officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said. 

This milestone follows the sanction of the Agartala-Nischintpur section for goods traffic by Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, after successful joint inspections by senior railway officials.

The opening of this terminal for goods traffic will significantly reduce congestion at overburdened goods sheds, such as Jirania and other major locations in the Lumding Division. “By providing an alternative route, this initiative enhances logistical efficiency and streamlines goods transportation in the region. Additionally, it will improve freight movement, reduce transit times, and support regional economic growth through enhanced railway infrastructure”, Sharma said.

He said, NFR remains dedicated to enhancing freight connectivity and driving economic growth in the Northeast region. By upgrading infrastructure and optimizing operations, it seeks to ensure faster and more efficient goods transportation. These initiatives will reinforce trade networks and support the region’s overall progress. 

Nishchintpur was planned to be connected with Bangladesh’s Gangasagar station in Brahmanbaria district and the successful trial run was completed in September last but it is yet to be implemented. FD JK