HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Feb 11: The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), NF Circle, Sumeet Singhal, will conduct a two-day statutory inspection of the newly constructed Murkongselek–Sille section (approximately 15.60 km) on 12th and 13th February, 2026. This section constitutes the first phase of the 26.15 km-long Murkongselek–Pasighat New Railway Line Project under the Tinsukia Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
Successful completion of the inspection and subsequent authorisation will pave the way for regular train operations up to Sille for both freight and passenger services, significantly enhancing rail connectivity in the region. During the inspection, the CRS will be accompanied by senior officials of the NFR Construction Organisation, under whose supervision the works have been executed. The inspection is scheduled to commence at 08:30 hours from Murkongselek station.
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The Murkongselek–Pasighat New Railway Line Project spans 26.15 km, originating from Murkongselek in Assam and extending up to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh. The project is planned in two phases — Phase-I: Murkongselek–Sille (15.60 km) and Phase-II: Sille–Pasighat (10.55 km). The alignment includes three new stations—Sille, Labo and Pasighat—along with several major and minor bridges, Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs).
Upon full completion of the project, the line will substantially improve connectivity for the people of Arunachal Pradesh with Assam and the rest of the country. It is expected to facilitate economic growth by encouraging small-scale industries, tourism and trade in the region. The project will also reduce transportation costs and travel time, ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities and provide long-distance rail access to the people of the region.
The rapid expansion of railway infrastructure in the Northeast continues to play a transformative role in strengthening regional integration and fostering socio-economic development.
