MALIGAON, Dec 14: Northeast Frontier Railway continued its strong momentum in freight unloading performance during November 2025.A total of 1,114 freight-carrying rakes were unloaded during the month, marking a notable increase of 7.95% compared to 1032 rakes handled in the corresponding month of the previous year.
Throughout the month, NFR ensured smooth transportation of a wide range of essential commodities including FCI rice, sugar, salt, edible oil, food grains, fertilizers, cement, coal, vegetables, automobiles, tankers and other goods. These consignments were efficiently unloaded at different goods sheds spread across its jurisdiction.
A major portion of the freight movement is dedicated to meeting the requirements of the northeastern states. In November 2025, Assam alone accounted for the unloading of 624 rakes, including 324 carrying essential commodities. During the same period, 87 rakes were unloaded in Tripura, 23 in Nagaland, 8 in Arunachal Pradesh, 23 in Manipur, 1 in Meghalaya and 12 in Mizoram. Furthermore, within the jurisdiction of N F Railway, 183 rakes were unloaded in West Bengal and 153 in Bihar, comprising both essential and non-essential commodities.
The continuous movement of essential and other commodities is vital for meeting people’s daily needs while supporting and strengthening the region’s economic activities. Effective monitoring at every level has further helped reduce turnaround time and improve overall unloading efficiency.