Source: https://thehillstimes.in/assam/nfr-achieves-remarkable-6-6-percent-growth-in-freight-loading
Publisher: the Hills Times Newspaper
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is working relentlessly around the clock to serve its customers and ensure the timely delivery of essential commodities to end users. NFR continues to make steady progress in freight loading, and during the month of October 2024, the railway registered 0.782 million tonnes of freight loading across various commodities.
During the month of October 2024, the loading of several commodities registered significant growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Cement loading increased by 118.8 percent, while dolomite loading increased by 30.5 percent compared to the same period last year. The loading of other commodities, such as ballast, also registered an increase of 21.9 percent compared to the corresponding period of the last financial year. A growth of 19 percent in the loading of miscellaneous items was also recorded compared to the previous fiscal year during the same period.
This continuous growth in freight loading reflects the increasing economic activity in the region. The cumulative freight loading for NFR up to October 2024 reached 6.150 million tonnes, showing a 6.6 percent increase over the same period last year. This upward trend in freight operations has not only boosted the region’s economic dynamics but has also generated significant revenue for NFR. As NFR continues to progress in freight transportation, it remains focused on technical upgrades to enhance the reliability and efficiency of its services, ensuring further growth in the future.
