GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier (NF) Railway continues to progress towards achieving full electrification, aligning with Indian Railways’ ambitious goal of 100% electrification and net-zero carbon emissions.
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As of November 2024, NF Railway has electrified 2,827.74 route kilometres (RKM), completing over 66% of its total target of 4,260.52 RKM. Key divisions contributing to this milestone include Lumding (986.76 RKM), Katihar (747.12 RKM), Alipurduar (618.75 RKM), Rangiya (433.8 RKM), and Tinsukia (41.31 RKM).
Among the states under NF Railway’s jurisdiction, Assam leads with 1,401.46 RKM of electrified tracks, followed by West Bengal (935.94 RKM), Bihar (318.87 RKM), and Tripura (151.58 RKM). Electrification has also begun in Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Manipur.
In the last fiscal year, the railway electrified 921.62 RKM, with an additional 244.6 RKM completed up to November 2024. Furthermore, NF Railway plans to electrify 1,573 RKM during the 2024-25 financial year, advancing towards its full electrification goal.
The large-scale project is being carried out by top agencies such as Indian Railway Construction International Limited (IRCON), Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), and NF Railway Construction. The electrification is expected to deliver eco-friendly, energy-efficient rail operations, reducing reliance on fossil fuels while improving punctuality and train speeds through seamless traction systems.