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NFR Revises Timings of Over 80 Trains to Boost Punctuality and Ease Travel

The Northeast Frontier Railway has revised timings of over 80 trains to enhance punctuality and passenger convenience. Key trains like the Naharlagun-Guwahati Shatabdi and Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani are affected. Changes aim to reduce delays and improve connectivity at major stations. Passengers should verify new schedules via official enquiry systems.

Key Points: NFR Revises Timings of Over 80 Trains for Punctuality

  • Schedules of over 80 trains revised from April 30
  • Key trains include Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Intercity Express
  • Changes aim to reduce delays and improve connectivity
  • Passengers advised to check timings via NTES or PRS
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NFR revises timings of over 80 trains to improve punctuality, passenger convenience

Northeast Frontier Railway revises schedules of over 80 trains, including Shatabdi and Rajdhani, to improve punctuality and passenger convenience across Assam and Northeast.

"The revised schedules are expected to reduce operational delays, improve sectional running time management and ensure better punctuality - Kapinjal Kishore Sharma"

Guwahati, May 10

In a major move aimed at improving punctuality, streamlining train operations and enhancing passenger convenience, the Northeast Frontier Railway has revised the schedules of more than 80 train services operating across its network, officials said on Sunday.

NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the revised timings for several additional mail, express, passenger, Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DMU) and long-distance train services have been implemented with effect from April 30, 2026.

The revised schedules cover more than 80 train services and are part of ongoing efforts to improve punctuality, streamline train operations and provide greater convenience to passengers travelling across Assam, other Northeastern states, adjoining regions and beyond.

According to the CPRO, the revised schedules include several important trains operating to and from the Northeast Frontier Railway zone.

Among the prominent trains for which timings have been revised are the Naharlagun-Guwahati Shatabdi Express, Anand Vihar-Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express, Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Silchar-New Tinsukia Express, Guwahati-Dibrugarh Express and Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri Intercity Express.

Sharma said revised timings have also been implemented at key stations including Guwahati, Kamakhya, Lumding, New Haflong, Badarpur, Dibrugarh, New Tinsukia, Rangiya, Silchar and Agartala.

Several passenger and DMU services in Assam and Tripura have also been rescheduled to ensure better connectivity and smoother train movement across different sections of the zone.

According to Sharma, the revised schedules are expected to reduce operational delays, improve sectional running time management and ensure better punctuality for passengers travelling on both short-distance and long-distance services.

He added that the changes would also help maintain improved connectivity at major junctions and terminals while enhancing the overall efficiency of train operations across the Northeast Frontier Railway zone.

Passengers have been advised to verify revised train timings before commencing their journey through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), Passenger Reservation System (PRS) enquiry platforms or the nearest railway stations.

The Northeast Frontier Railway, headquartered at Maligaon near Guwahati, operates across the Northeastern states as well as seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar.

- IANS

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Jessica F
Great initiative by NFR! As someone who frequently travels between Guwahati and Dibrugarh, I've faced delays too many times. But I hope they also work on the basic amenities at stations like Kamakhya and Lumding. Cleaner washrooms and better waiting areas would make a huge difference.
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Sneha F
I appreciate the effort, but why does it take so long to implement such changes? The announcement says the revised timings came into effect from April 30, but the news is only out now in May. Passenger convenience should be communicated well in advance. Still, better late than never. 👍
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Ravi K
The Northeast Frontier Railway covers such a vast area from Assam to Bihar and West Bengal. It's good they are trying to streamline operations. My only concern is that they focus equally on smaller stations like New Haflong and Badarpur, not just the big ones. We small-town folks also travel. 😊
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Michael C
As a visitor to the Northeast, I've always admired the scenic train routes here. But punctuality was a pain point. Let's see if these schedule revisions actually yield results. The rail connectivity in the region is crucial for tourism and local economy. Good step, NFR!
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Nidhi U
Honestly, I wish they would also consider adding more trains from Silchar to other parts of the region. The connectivity in Barak Valley is still limited. These timing changes are welcome, but we need capacity expansion too. Let's hope this is step one of a larger plan. 🤞

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