HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Jan 4: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) achieved significant infrastructure and operational milestones at the New Bongaigaon (NBQ) Workshop during December 2025, reaffirming its continued focus on modernisation, operational efficiency and excellence in rolling stock maintenance in line with Indian Railways’ broader reform and upgradation initiatives. Adding to these achievements, the C&W Workshop, New Bongaigaon was awarded the Ministry of Railways Rajbhasha Shield along with a cash award of Rs 14,000 by the Railway Board for outstanding implementation of Rajbhasha during 2024, bringing pride to NFR.
During the month, the NBQ Workshop also developed an indigenous test bench for assembled DEMU DPC bogies. This facility enables pre-installation testing of traction motors and early detection of defects. The system includes mandatory one-hour run tests, real-time monitoring of vibration and bearing temperatures and precise backlash measurement using high-accuracy dial gauges, resulting in significant savings of time and manpower.
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Mid-Life Rehabilitation (MLR) of LHB coaches has also been successfully initiated at the New Bongaigaon Workshop following the allotment of a Rolling Stock Programme for 25 coaches. Through effective planning and optimal utilisation of available resources, interim arrangements were created by utilising the old Coach Lifting Shop after relocating ICF Periodic Overhauling activities to the new Light Coach Repair Shop. These proactive measures enabled the smooth commencement of MLR activities, while a proposal for a dedicated MLR shed is being progressed to strengthen long-term maintenance infrastructure.
NFR has further relocated all Periodic Overhauling activities of DEMU rakes from the old Wagon Paint Shop to a newly commissioned DEMU shed at the New Bongaigaon Workshop. Planned under the 2021–22 infrastructure development initiatives, the modern covered facility has enhanced operational efficiency, streamlined workflow and improved safety and productivity, thereby strengthening rolling stock maintenance capabilities.
These developments underline Northeast Frontier Railway’s sustained emphasis on infrastructure development, innovation and operational efficiency, reinforcing its commitment to safe and reliable railway operations.
