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Railway Safety Breakthrough: How NFR Bridge Pathways Save Lives

The Northeast Frontier Railway is making significant progress in enhancing bridge safety across its network. They've identified 943 railway bridges that will receive dedicated pathways for safer movement. Already, 382 bridges have been completed while work continues on 561 more throughout various divisions. This initiative ensures railway personnel can safely conduct inspections and respond to emergencies. The project demonstrates NFR's strong commitment to building a safer, more reliable railway system for the northeastern region.

Key Points: NFR Adds Safety Pathways to 943 Railway Bridges Network

  • 943 railway bridges identified for pathway installation across NFR network
  • 382 bridges completed with work progressing on 561 more
  • Pathways ensure safe movement for inspection and maintenance crews
  • Emergency access enabled for stalled trains on bridge locations
  • Rangiya Division leads with 250 bridges targeted for pathways
  • Five-year plan covers 452 bridges to enhance operational safety
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Pathways on railway bridges strengthen safety and accessibility across NFR

Northeast Frontier Railway installs pathways on 382 bridges, enhancing safety for personnel during inspections and emergencies. Work continues on 561 more bridges across divisions.

"These pathways facilitate safe access during emergencies, such as when a rake stalls on a bridge - Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, NFR CPRO"

Guwahati, Nov 13

In a major step towards improving safety, accessibility and operational efficiency, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken the initiative of providing pathways on railway bridges across its network, officials said on Thursday.

NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that this initiative is aimed at ensuring safe movement for railway personnel engaged in inspection, maintenance and operational activities on bridges.

As of October, work has been awarded for all sanctioned projects, marking steady progress under NFR's safety enhancement plan. A total of 943 railway bridges across the Northeast Frontier Railway have been identified for pathway provision, the CPRO said.

Out of these, 382 bridges have already been provided with pathways, while work on 561 bridges is in progress. According to the Official, during 2024-25, work was undertaken on 32 bridges.

For the year 2025-26, a target has been set to complete pathways on 109 bridges, with work already in progress on 49 of them. Over the next five years, 452 bridges are planned to be covered. Rangiya Division has the highest number of bridges (250), followed by Lumding (227), Alipurduar (200), Katihar (163) and Tinsukia (103) divisions.

The provision of pathways on bridges offers multiple benefits. It ensures enhanced safety for railway personnel by providing a secure route for movement, reduces the risk of accidents and injuries and allows easier access to bridge structures for regular inspection and maintenance.

Sharma said that these pathways also facilitate safe access during emergencies, such as when a rake stalls on a bridge, enabling loco pilots and technical staff to reach the site promptly. With this initiative, the Northeast Frontier Railway reiterates its strong commitment to safety, reliability and community welfare.

The project exemplifies NFR's continuous efforts to modernise infrastructure, improve maintenance efficiency and enhance passenger and staff safety. Through such proactive measures, NFR continues to strengthen its vision of building a safe, inclusive and people-friendly railway network in the Northeastern region, the CPRO stated.

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) operates in the Northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of northern Bihar.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally some concrete action on railway safety! The Northeast region has challenging terrain and proper bridge maintenance is crucial. Hope they complete the 109 bridges target for 2025-26 on schedule.
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Arjun K
Good step but implementation is key. Hope the quality of construction is maintained and regular inspections happen. We've seen many infrastructure projects start well but maintenance suffers later.
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Guwahati, I appreciate these safety improvements. The railway staff work in challenging conditions and deserve safe working environments. This will definitely boost operational efficiency.
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Kavya N
My brother works with NFR and he's been talking about how dangerous bridge inspections can be. This initiative will literally save lives. Thank you NFR for prioritizing staff safety! ❤️
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Michael C
Impressive scale - 943 bridges identified! The Northeast's railway network is vital for connectivity and economic growth. Safety upgrades like this make the entire system more reliable for everyone.

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