In a historic milestone for the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the first-ever goods train from Guwahati successfully reached the Nischintapur Terminal near Agartala, Tripura, on March 24. This marks a crucial step in strengthening freight connectivity in the region.
Key Highlights:
The train carried 11 BCN wagons loaded with cement from STAR siding at Tetelia near Guwahati.
The Agartala-Nischintapur section was recently sanctioned for goods traffic by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, following joint inspections by senior railway officials.
The new terminal aims to reduce congestion at overburdened goods sheds, such as Jirania and major locations in the Lumding Division.
The initiative is expected to streamline freight movement, reduce transit times, and boost economic growth in the region.
The Nischintapur terminal is also linked to Akhaura in Bangladesh as part of the Agartala-Akhaura New Rail Link Project. However, train services to Bangladesh are yet to commence due to the prevailing situation in the neighboring country.
