MALIGAON, Oct 13: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) registered a strong performance in freight transportation during September 2026, achieving a total freight loading of 1.134 million tonnes (MT), marking a significant growth of 46.5% over the 0.774 MT recorded during September 2025. The cumulative freight loading from April to September 2026 reached 6.226 MT, registering a growth of 12% over the 5.557 MT recorded during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
The growth in September was driven by a strong performance across several key commodity segments. Food grains loading surged by 610%, reaching 0.071 MT compared to September 2025. Miscellaneous commodities, including fruits, vegetables and timber, recorded growth of over 157%, while cement and fertilizer loading registered impressive increases of 295% and 200%, respectively. Dolomite loading grew by 52%, while container traffic recorded an increase of 17.6%.
The positive momentum was also reflected in the cumulative performance during April–September 2026. Cement loading registered an impressive growth of 181%, while dolomite loading increased by 36.7%. Coal and container traffic also recorded growth of 8.2% and 9.6%, respectively, compared to the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
This sustained growth underscores NFR’s continued efforts to strengthen freight operations through improved operational efficiency, enhanced coordination with freight customers and streamlined transportation of essential commodities. The Railway remains focused on expanding its freight traffic base, meeting the evolving logistics requirements of the region and providing reliable, efficient and customer-oriented freight services.
With its continued emphasis on service excellence and operational performance, Northeast Frontier Railway remains committed to supporting regional economic activity and strengthening rail-based logistics across the Northeast and beyond.