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Northeast Frontier Railway Shatters Record with 1,033 Metre Track Renewal in a Day

The Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway has set a new record by renewing 1,033 track metres in a single day using the Plasser's Quick Relaying System. This achievement highlights the effective deployment of high-output mechanized technology and coordinated execution. The milestone is part of a larger, systematic 290.8 km track renewal program across the railway zone. The PQRS system reduces costs and time by enabling longer track replacements within shorter traffic blocks and simplifying material retrieval.

Key Points: NFR Sets Record in Mechanised Track Renewal

  • Record 1,033m single-day output
  • Uses Plasser's Quick Relaying System (PQRS)
  • Part of 290.8 km renewal program
  • Enhances asset reliability & efficiency
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Northeast Frontier Railway sets new record in mechanised track renewal

Northeast Frontier Railway achieves a record 1,033 track metres renewed in a single day using advanced Plasser's Quick Relaying System (PQRS) technology.

"This achievement reflects effective deployment of high-output mechanized track laying technology. - Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO, NFR"

Guwahati, Dec 26

The Alipurduar Division of the Northeast Frontier Railway has achieved a major milestone in mechanised track renewal by recording its highest-ever single-day output of 1,033 track metres using the Plasser's Quick Relaying System, officials said on Friday.

NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma this track renewal achievement on December 23 reflects effective deployment of high-output mechanized track laying technology, optimized traffic blocks and coordinated execution by engineering and operating departments.

He said that during the current track renewal programme, Northeast Frontier Railway has undertaken a total of 290.8 km of track renewal across its jurisdiction.

Division-wise progress includes 51.33 km in Katihar Division, 29.77 km in Alipurduar Division in West Bengal, 75.19 km in Rangiya Division, 44.98 km in Lumding Division and 69.96 km in Tinsukia Division, demonstrating a focused and systematic approach towards infrastructure upgradation across the zone.

PQRS (Plasser's Quick Relaying System) consists of self-propelled cranes and is compact in size, which significantly reduces maintenance cost.

The system is extensively used for new track construction as well as modernization of existing track infrastructure. With the deployment of PQRS, rail panels are replaced in considerably less time, enabling replacement of longer track lengths within shorter traffic blocks, Sharma said.

The CPRO said that the system facilitates complete retrieval of old rail panels directly from the work site to the base, eliminating the need for additional freight carriage arrangements.

The successful execution of high-output track renewal operations highlights Northeast Frontier Railway's continued emphasis on modern track renewal practices, asset reliability and maintenance efficiency, the official said.

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

- IANS

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Priyanka N
As someone from Assam, I've seen the delays firsthand. This mechanised system sounds like a game-changer. More focus on the Northeast is always welcome. Kudos to the engineering teams working hard on the ground!
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Aman W
Good to see modern technology being deployed. The PQRS saving time and cost is crucial. But I hope this efficiency is maintained across all divisions and doesn't just remain a record for press releases. The real test is consistent performance.
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Sarah B
Reading this from abroad. It's encouraging to see India investing in high-tech infrastructure in its frontier regions. Efficient rail networks are the backbone of economic development. Well done!
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Karthik V
290.8 km of renewal is a massive project. The breakdown by division shows a systematic approach. Hope the Lumding and Tinsukia divisions get extra attention, the terrain there is challenging. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
Finally! Better tracks mean fewer cancellations and derailments during the monsoon. This is a direct benefit for safety. Hope they keep up this momentum for the entire network. 🙏

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