Northeast Frontier Railway hits key milestones in modernisation, safety and connectivity in 2025

December 29, 2025 12:37 PM

Northeast Frontier Railway hits key milestones in modernisation, safety and connectivity in 2025

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continued to maintain strong momentum in advancing rail infrastructure, safety measures and passenger services across the northeastern region in 2025, officials said on Sunday. NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that during 2025, 13 pairs of trains under the NFR zone were upgraded from conventional ICF coaches to modern LHB rakes, offering enhanced safety, improved ride comfort and higher operational efficiency. Significa...

Kanchenjunga Express train accident: Passenger files complaint against loco and co-loco pilot of goods train

September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

Kanchenjunga Express train accident: Passenger files complaint against loco and co-loco pilot of goods train

A passenger traveling on the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express that derailed on Monday after a collision with a goods train in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has filed a complaint against the loco pilot and co-loco pilot of the goods train. The passenger, identified as Chinmoy Majumdar, has alleged in her complaint that the accident occurred due to the "negligent conduct of the loco pilot and co-loco pilot." The death toll in the accident rose to 10 on Tuesday, with over 25 people reported...