HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Nov 13: In a major safety initiative, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has begun providing pathways on railway bridges across its network to ensure safe movement for personnel involved in inspection, maintenance and operational activities. As of October 2025, work has been awarded for all sanctioned projects under NFR’s safety enhancement plan.
A total of 943 railway bridges have been identified for pathway provision of which 382 are already completed and 561 are under progress. During 2024–25, work was carried out on 32 bridges, while the 2025–26 target includes completing pathways on 109 bridges, with 49 already in progress. Over the next five years, 452 bridges are planned to be covered. Rangiya Division leads with 250 bridges, followed by Lumding (227), Alipurduar (200), Katihar (163) and Tinsukia (103).
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The pathways improve safety by providing secure routes for personnel, reducing accident risks and facilitating easier access for regular inspection and emergency situations, such as stalled trains on bridges. The initiative reflects NFR’s commitment to modernising infrastructure, enhancing maintenance efficiency and building a safe, inclusive and people-friendly railway network in the northeastern region.
