HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, March 24: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) recorded a significant milestone with the successful placement of the first ever goods train at Nischintpur Terminal near Agartala in Tripura, said an official statement on Monday.
As per the statement, on 24th March, 2025at 10:20 hours, a consignment of 11 BCN wagons loaded with Cement from STAR siding at Tetelia near Guwahati was placed at Nischintpur terminal, marking a historic moment in freight operations under the Agartala-Akhaura New Rail Link Project.
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“This milestone follows the sanction of the Agartala-Nischintpur section for goods traffic by Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, after successful joint inspections by senior railway officials,” the statement added.
It further said that the opening of this terminal for goods traffic will significantly reduce congestion at overburdened goods sheds, such as Jirania and other major locations in the Lumding Division.
“By providing an alternative route, this initiative enhances logistical efficiency and streamlines goods transportation in the region. Additionally, it will improve freight movement, reduce transit times, and support regional economic growth through enhanced railway infrastructure,” the statement read.
