Maligaon, January 6 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) sustained its robust operational performance in freight services during December 2025, achieving a significant increase in unloading activity.
During the month, 1,287 freight carrying rakes were unloaded across the zone, registering a growth of 8.7% compared to 1,184 rakes unloaded in December 2024, a press release issued by Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR stated.
Throughout the month, NFR ensured the smooth and uninterrupted transportation of a wide range of essential and non-essential commodities, including FCI rice, sugar, salt, edible oil, food grains, fertilizers, cement, coal, vegetables, automobiles, tankers and other goods. These consignments were efficiently handled at various goods sheds spread across the railway’s jurisdiction, ensuring timely supply and operational reliability.
A major share of freight movement during the period was dedicated to meeting the requirements of the northeastern states. Assam accounted for the unloading of 689 rakes, of which 351 rakes carried essential commodities, underlining the Railways’ crucial role in supporting public distribution systems and daily consumer needs.
During the same period, 106 rakes were unloaded in Tripura, 23 in Nagaland, 9 in Arunachal Pradesh, 23 in Manipur, 3 in Meghalaya and 22 in Mizoram, the officer added.
Additionally, within the jurisdiction of NFR, West Bengal recorded the unloading of 225 rakes, while Bihar accounted for 187 rakes, comprising both essential and non-essential commodities, further strengthening inter regional supply chains.
The continuous movement of essential commodities remains vital for meeting daily requirements of the people, while the transportation of industrial and other goods plays a key role in supporting and strengthening economic activities across the region. Close monitoring at all operational levels, coupled with coordinated efforts by field units, has helped reduce turnaround time and enhance overall unloading efficiency.
