NFR achieves 3.5 per cent rise in freight loading in first six months of FY 2025-26

Guwahati, Oct 12 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is tirelessly working round the clock to serve its customers and ensure the prompt delivery of essential commodities to end users, officials said on Sunday.

NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that during the current fiscal year (2025-26) up to September 2025, the zone successfully loaded 5.55 million tonnes (MT), reflecting a 3.5 per cent increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.

He said that in September, 2025, several commodities recorded significant growth in freight loading compared to the same period last year. Cement loading recorded a 48.1 per cent increase, while coal loading rose by 133.3 per cent, container loading increased by 21.4 per cent and POL (petroleum, oil, and lubricants) loading increased by 20.1 per cent.

Additionally, in other segments, stone chips registered a notable rise of 100 per cent as compared to the previous fiscal year. The CPRO said that the consistent growth in freight loading reflects the rising economic activity in the region.

This upward trend has not only strengthened the region’s economic landscape but also contributed significantly to NFR’s revenue, he pointed out.

Sharma said that NFR remains committed to technical advancements aimed at enhancing service reliability and efficiency, ensuring sustained growth in freight transportation.

Meanwhile, the newly constructed Molvom station in Nagaland also marked its entry into freight operations during September.

The NFR official said that the first-ever inward rake, consisting of 41 wagons of cement from Telangana, was successfully placed at Molvom on September 24.

This was followed by the first outward rake on September 29, with 42 wagons of stone chips loaded from Molvom to Jirania in Tripura.

The NFR CPRO said that the growing demand for both passenger and freight services showcases how railway connectivity is transforming lives in the Northeast.

Beyond convenience, these new links promise economic growth, better market access for local products, and new opportunities for trade and employment, he added. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) operates in the Northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar.

--IANS

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