Guwahati: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is tirelessly working round the clock to serve its customers and ensure the prompt delivery of essential commodities to end users. Demonstrating steady progress in freight transportation, NFR recorded 1.054 million tonnes (MT) of freight loading across various commodities in March 2025.

NFR through a press statement said that in March 2025, several commodities recorded significant growth in freight loading compared to the same period last year. Cement loading recorded a 9.6% increase, while dolomite loading rose by 9.1%, Fertilizer loading grew by 28.6% and others loading recorded a hike with 9.6%. Additionally, in other segments, potato loading increased by 54.5%, stone chips registered a 61.9% and miscellaneous loading recorded a notable rise of 7.4% as compared to the previous fiscal year.

The consistent growth in freight loading reflects the rising economic activity in the region. In FY 2024-25 (as of March 2025), NFR’s cumulative freight loading reached 10.681 million tonnes, reflecting a 4.3% increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. This upward trend has not only strengthened the region’s economic landscape but also contributed significantly to NFR’s revenue. Moving forward, NFR remains committed to technical advancements aimed at enhancing service reliability and efficiency, ensuring sustained growth in freight transportation.