Workers load goods onto a train wagon under the NFR. As per the NFR, the zone recorded a 3.9% growth in freight loading during the current financial year up to October 2025. (Photo Courtesy: CPRO NFR)
Maligaon, November 9 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has reported a 3.9% growth in freight loading during the current financial year up to October 2025.
A total of 6.390 million tonnes of freight was loaded during this period, compared to 6.150 million tonnes in the corresponding period last year, an official statement informed.
As per the NFR, several commodities registered notable increases in freight movement in October, with cement loading recording the highest jump at 142.9%, followed by food grains at 71.4%.
Container loading increased by 7.7%, while fertiliser loading grew by 17.6%. Stone chips also saw a significant rise of 306.9% compared to the previous fiscal year.
NFR stated that the sustained growth reflects rising economic activity in the region and has contributed positively to its revenue.
It further maintained that the zone remains committed to continued technical upgrades aimed at improving service reliability and operational efficiency.
