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The Sevoke-Rangpo railway project aims to connect Sikkim with the national railway network. (Image: NFR)

Train to Sikkim: Sevoke-Rangpo railway project achieves major tunnel breakthrough, commissioning likely by Dec 2027

March 19, 2026 5:44 pm

Sevoke-Rangpo railway project advances with a major tunnel breakthrough, bringing Sikkim closer to rail connectivity and targeting commissioning by December 2027.

Northeast India’s first Vande Bharat Express train (Image: Ministry of Railways/File)

Northeast India’s 1st Vande Bharat Express train gets new stoppage - check route

February 20, 2026 1:45 pm

Vande Bharat train update: Flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 29, 2023, this semi-high-speed train is being maintained and operated by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

Dimapur-Kohima new rail line project makes steady progress (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Train connectivity to Kohima: Dimapur-Zubza railway line project on track for 2029 completion

January 25, 2026 7:33 pm

Dimapur-Kohima Railway Project Update: The 78.42-km Dimapur-Kohima railway line project passes through Karbi Anglong district in Assam and the Chumukedima and Kohima districts of Nagaland.

This orange and grey coloured modern train will run between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).

Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train begins inaugural run - check timings, stoppages

January 17, 2026 1:40 pm

Malda Town-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express inaugural special: Developed by BEML using ICF technology, this new long-distance semi-high-speed train will further ease overnight journeys.

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper to begin commercial journey soon. (Image generated using AI)

Planning a trip on Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train? Here's how much luggage you can carry

January 12, 2026 3:33 pm

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Route List, Luggage Limit: With the start of commercial operations of Howrah-Guwahati-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper, passengers will be able to travel to their destinations on this new train, which is also expected to give a boost to tourism in the Northeast.

Vande Bharat Express train (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Railways upgrades infrastructure at Kamakhya station for upcoming Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains

December 07, 2025 6:57 pm

Kamakhya station upgrade, Railway projects in North East: Indian Railways (IR) has upgraded the infrastructure at Assam’s Kamakhya Junction for the upkeep of upcoming Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express train services.

The prototype system has already been developed and has been under successful trial for the past ten months approximately on selected wagons.

Indian Railways to install AI-based technology to enhance security in freight trains - Here's how it will work

November 07, 2025 3:42 pm

Indian Railways AI technology, freight train safety system: The move aims at addressing the operational challenges in detecting unlocked or tampered doors in moving freight stock, which pose significant safety and security concerns.

The commissioning of IDS on the four sections has paved the way for the next phase of implementation across the remaining 146.4 route kilometres of elephant corridors sections of the NFR.

NFR installs Intrusion Detection System to prevent elephant deaths by trains - Here’s how it works

October 20, 2025 5:29 pm

Elephants on Railway Track: The zone is implementing an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) designed to protect wildlife and maintain operational efficiency

The decision aims to ensure safe and smooth train operations amid the upcoming foggy season.

Foggy season alert: Northeast Frontier Railway cancels, reduces frequency of 14 trains for three months - check full list

October 12, 2025 2:10 pm

Foggy Season Travel Alert: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone of Indian Railways has decided to cancel and reduce the frequency of several long-distance trains during the winter months.

Get to know about the soon to be launched Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train. (Source: IRCTC)

Explore North India with Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train: Get to know the fare, destinations, launch date and more

May 14, 2024 3:43 pm

Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train will start its first-ever journey from New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) on Saturday, May 18; Here's all you need to know.