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Northeast Frontier Railway converts 12 more train services to electric traction
Northeast Frontier Railway converts 12 more train services to electric traction
The Story in Brief
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has converted 12 more train services from diesel to electric traction with effect from October 16, taking the total to 30 in FY2026-27. The latest conversion covers six pairs of trains, including the Lachit Express, Dekargaon-Silapathar Express, and Guwahati-Ledo Intercity Express.
According to NFR estimates, the transition will reduce annual diesel consumption by about 98.55 lakh litres, saving around Rs 140 crore and cutting carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 26,411 tonnes a year. Passengers are expected to benefit from fewer locomotive changes between diesel and electric traction, improving punctuality and reducing transit time.
The milestone was achieved under NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava and Principal Chief Electrical Engineer Sudhanshu Krishna Dubey. NFR said it remains committed to expanding electric traction for cleaner and more efficient services.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 30 electric conversions in a single financial year show NFR is accelerating its diesel replacement programme, with the savings of Rs 140 crore annually giving a clear financial argument for further expansion. The 12 newly converted trains directly affect passengers on six regional routes, where fewer locomotive changes should cut travel time. What remains unresolved is the pace of converting the rest of NFR’s diesel-hauled services, which the railway did not specify. The next milestone to watch is whether NFR maintains or increases this conversion rate in the coming months.
Source: morungexpress.com
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