NFR Unloads 1,094 Freight Rakes Across Zone in September

Guwahati: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) unloaded 1,094 freight rakes across its jurisdiction in September 2026, ensuring the supply of essential commodities and industrial goods throughout the region, according to an official press release.

Assam recorded the highest number with 585 rakes, followed by West Bengal with 208, Bihar with 145 and Tripura with 102. Other states included Manipur (28), Nagaland (15), Arunachal Pradesh (6) and Mizoram (5). Commodities handled included food grains, fertilisers, sugar, coal and salt. NFR said improved monitoring helped reduce turnaround time and enhance unloading efficiency.