GM NFR Conducts Inspection of Rangapara North, Dekargaon and Tezpur

Maligaon: Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), on 26th June, 2026 conducted an inspection of Rangapara North and Dekargaon railway stations to review the progress of on-going infrastructure development works and assess future railway expansion projects in the region. He also visited the old Tezpur railway station, which is presently in abandoned state, and reviewed the condition of the building and other infrastructure at the location.

During the visit, the General Manager inspected the redevelopment work of Rangapara North Railway Station being undertaken under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The station is being upgraded at an approximate cost of more than Rs 55 crore with modern passenger amenities and improved infrastructure. Around 80% of the redevelopment work has already been completed and the remaining works are progressing steadily towards completion.

The General Manager also visited Dekargaon station and yard and reviewed the status of the proposed new railway line projects between Agthori – Dekargaon and Tezpur – Silghat. Survey works of the two proposed new railway line projects, including from Agthorito Dekargaon via Darrang district and Tezpur to Silghat including a new bridge over the Brahmaputra River have already been completed and is under review in the Central Ministry. These proposed rail connectivity projects are expected to significantly enhance transportation infrastructure, improve regional connectivity and contribute to the socio-economic development of the area.

As part of the inspection programme, Shri Shrivastava alsoconducted window trailing inspection from Kamakhya to Dekargaonto assess the condition of railway infrastructure and monitor operational aspects along the route. During the inspection, he reviewed the upkeep of tracks, bridges, stations and other railway assets, while also evaluating on-going development works and identifying areas requiring further improvement to enhance safety, efficiency and passenger services.

The inspection reflects Northeast Frontier Railway’s continued commitment towards strengthening rail infrastructure, enhancing passenger facilities and expanding rail connectivity across the Northeast.