N. F. Railway GM meets Governor and Chief Minister of Manipur

way2barak, 2nd September : General Manager of N. F. Railway, Shri Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, called on the Governor of Manipur, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Lok Bhavan, Manipur, on 1st September 2026. During the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening rail connectivity in the state, improving passenger convenience and freight movement, enhancing security infrastructure and further advancing railway services and infrastructure in Manipur.

Shri Chetan Kumar Shrivastava also met the  Chief Minister of Manipur, Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh, at the CM Secretariat. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the State Government and N. F. Railway, and focused on key issues concerning railway connectivity, infrastructure and passenger services in the state.

Discussions included measures to ensure the smooth and regular operation of passenger train services between Jiribam and Khongsang, with a focus on providing reliable and convenient rail services to the people of the region. The feasibility of establishing direct rail connectivity between Manipur and Guwahati was also discussed, which would further enhance connectivity with the state’s major urban and commercial centre and provide greater convenience to passengers. The meeting also reviewed the need for improving road connectivity between Vangaichungpao and the National Highway, along with strengthening security infrastructure to facilitate safer and more efficient railway operations.

The meeting also discussed measures for the efficient handling and management of freight traffic at Khongsang Terminal, with a view to facilitating smoother movement of goods and improving the logistics network in the state. The introduction and operationalisation of RO-RO (Roll-on/Roll-off) services at the terminal was also deliberated upon to facilitate the movement of goods and vehicles through an efficient rail-based transportation system. Further, the current status and progress of the Jiribam–Imphal New Railway Line Project were reviewed in detail, with emphasis on expediting the ongoing works and ensuring steady progress towards completion of this strategically important rail connectivity project.

The discussions reaffirmed the commitment of N. F. Railway towards strengthening railway infrastructure, improving passenger and freight services, enhancing security and supporting the overall socio-economic development of Manipur through better rail connectivity.