NFR carries out successful electric loco trials in Agartala-Sabrom section

way2barak, February 3: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been making significant strides in its electrification mission, targeting a fully electrified and zero-carbon rail network as part of Indian Railways’ commitment towards sustainable development. As of December 2024, NFR has successfully electrified approximately 2,828 Route Kilometres (RKM) till date, demonstrating substantial progress of almost 70% electrification works in the zone. This in turn aims towards reducing carbon emissions and enhancing operational efficiency across the NFR rail network.

In a major advancement towards operationalizing electric traction in additional sections, the Electric Loco Trial was successfully conducted over two sections of NFR, i.e. between Agartala – Sabroom section (112.91 RKM) in Lumding Division on 29th January, 2025, followed by another successful trial between New Coochbehar – Bamanhat section (49.81 RKM) in Alipurduar Division on 30th & 31st January, 2025. Both the trials are executed at maximum sectional speed. These trials are pivotal in transitioning to electric locomotion that will facilitate the operations of electric-driven trains in the section within the next few months, ensuring faster, more efficient and environment friendly train operations in the region.

The ongoing electrification drive in NFR is set to revolutionize rail connectivity in the Northeast region of the nation. The rapid progress of railway electrification is aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels, improving train speeds, lowering operational costs and significantly cutting greenhouse gas emissions.achieving a carbon-neutral railway network. With these advancements, NFR is paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future in railway transportation system.