HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, June 25: In a significant boost to green and efficient rail connectivity in the Northeast, the Rangiya Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved 100% electrification, becoming the second fully electrified division in the zone after Alipurduar.
The milestone marks a major stride towards Indian Railways’ vision of sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.
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According to an official statement, the Principal Chief Electrical Engineer (PCEE) of NFR, Sandeep Kumar, recently carried out statutory inspections of the Gauripur–Abhayapuri section in the Rangiya Division. The inspection, essential for obtaining the sanction to commence commercial electric train services, covered a route length of 84.577 kilometres and 110.41 track kilometres.
Following the inspection, a successful electric locomotive trial run was conducted at a maximum sectional speed of 90 kmph.
The trial confirmed the operational readiness and safety of the infrastructure for 25 kV AC electric traction.
The achievement is expected to improve the speed and reliability of train services, reduce operational costs, and cut down carbon emissions in the region.
Electrification of the Gauripur–Abhayapuri section completes the transition of Rangiya Division to electric traction, significantly enhancing its capacity to offer sustainable rail services across Assam and neighbouring states.
The electrification is part of NFR’s broader goal for the 2025–26 financial year, which includes electrifying approximately 640 route kilometres across its network.
This initiative will help reduce dependency on fossil fuels and is aimed at enabling the introduction of high-speed, eco-friendly rail services in the Northeast.
Officials noted that the development is a critical component of Indian Railways’ long-term strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
With continuous investments in green infrastructure, the Northeast is poised to become a model region for sustainable rail transport in India.
