NFR Intensifies Measures to Prevent Buffalo Dashing Incidents in Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section

way2barak, 7th May : Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken a series of proactive measures to prevent incidents of buffalo dashing in the strategically important Lumding-Badarpur Hill Section, under Lumding Division. Considering the safety of train operations as well as the protection of livestock, NFR has intensified preventive initiatives in vulnerable locations where such incidents had been reported frequently in the past.

As part of the safety enhancement measures, fencing work is being carried out along the approaches to major railway tunnels in the hill section to restrict the movement of buffaloes and cattle onto railway tracks. Recently, fencing work of approximately 150 metres in length between Tunnel No. 16 and Bridge No. 262 on both sides of the track has been successfully completed. In addition, fencing work near Tunnel No. 10 and Tunnel No. 12 is presently under progress and is being expedited for early completion. These initiatives are expected to significantly reduce the chances of cattle straying onto the tracks and avoid cattle-train collision, thus improving operational safety.

Alongside infrastructural measures, NFR is also conducting extensive awareness campaigns in villages located close to areas prone to buffalo dashing incidents, particularly in the New Harangajao-Ditokcherra section. Railway officials, in coordination with village councils and local residents, are sensitizing people about the dangers posed by trespassing of cattle and buffaloes on railway tracks and tunnels. During these campaigns, pamphlets are being distributed and awareness posters are being displayed to encourage villagers to keep livestock away from railway tracks & premises.

NFR always remain committed towards ensuring safe and uninterrupted train operations in the hill section through continuous monitoring, infrastructure strengthening and community participation. NFR appeals to local residents and cattle owners to extend their cooperation in safeguarding railway operations and preventing accidents involving livestock.