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The Northeast Frontier Railway has reported strong freight performance in the first half of the fiscal year. They achieved a 3.5% increase in loading, moving 5.55 million tonnes of goods. Key commodities like coal and cement showed remarkable growth, indicating rising economic activity. The newly opened Molvom station in Nagaland has also begun handling freight, further boosting regional connectivity.

Key Points: NFR Freight Loading Rises 3.5% in FY 2025-26 First Half

  • NFR loaded 5.55 million tonnes of freight in H1 FY 2025-26
  • Coal freight saw massive 133.3% growth compared to last year
  • Cement loading increased by 48.1% showing construction boom
  • New Molvom station in Nagaland begins freight operations
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NFR achieves 3.5 per cent rise in freight loading in first six months of FY 2025-26

Northeast Frontier Railway loads 5.55 MT freight, sees coal up 133% and cement up 48%, boosting regional economy with new Molvom station operational.

"The consistent growth in freight loading reflects the rising economic activity in the region. - Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, NFR CPRO"

Guwahati, Oct 12

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is tirelessly working round the clock to serve its customers and ensure the prompt delivery of essential commodities to end users, officials said on Sunday.

NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that during the current fiscal year (2025-26) up to September 2025, the zone successfully loaded 5.55 million tonnes (MT), reflecting a 3.5 per cent increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.

He said that in September, 2025, several commodities recorded significant growth in freight loading compared to the same period last year. Cement loading recorded a 48.1 per cent increase, while coal loading rose by 133.3 per cent, container loading increased by 21.4 per cent and POL (petroleum, oil, and lubricants) loading increased by 20.1 per cent.

Additionally, in other segments, stone chips registered a notable rise of 100 per cent as compared to the previous fiscal year. The CPRO said that the consistent growth in freight loading reflects the rising economic activity in the region.

This upward trend has not only strengthened the region’s economic landscape but also contributed significantly to NFR’s revenue, he pointed out.

Sharma said that NFR remains committed to technical advancements aimed at enhancing service reliability and efficiency, ensuring sustained growth in freight transportation.

Meanwhile, the newly constructed Molvom station in Nagaland also marked its entry into freight operations during September.

The NFR official said that the first-ever inward rake, consisting of 41 wagons of cement from Telangana, was successfully placed at Molvom on September 24.

This was followed by the first outward rake on September 29, with 42 wagons of stone chips loaded from Molvom to Jirania in Tripura.

The NFR CPRO said that the growing demand for both passenger and freight services showcases how railway connectivity is transforming lives in the Northeast.

Beyond convenience, these new links promise economic growth, better market access for local products, and new opportunities for trade and employment, he added. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) operates in the Northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Nagaland, I'm thrilled about the new Molvom station! Better connectivity means our local products can reach wider markets. This is real development reaching the grassroots.
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Sarah B
While the numbers look good, I hope this growth is sustainable and doesn't come at the cost of environmental concerns. The Northeast has fragile ecosystems that need protection.
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Arjun K
The 100% increase in stone chips transport shows the construction boom in the region. Better infrastructure development is finally reaching the Northeast. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Good to see consistent growth, but I hope passenger services are also getting attention. Many of us rely on trains for daily commute and the services need improvement too.
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Kavya N
The cement from Telangana to Nagaland and stone chips from Nagaland to Tripura - this inter-state trade is exactly what we need for economic integration. More power to NFR! 🙌

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