GM/NFR Conducts Comprehensive Safety Inspection of Dangtal–New Cooch Behar Section

GM/NFR Conducts Comprehensive Safety Inspection of Dangtal New Cooch Behar Section Also reviewed the progress of important developmental initiatives

Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), undertook a comprehensive safety inspection of the Dangtal New Cooch Behar section under the Alipurduar Division on 10th February,as part of the Railways sustained efforts to strengthen operational safety and infrastructure reliability. The inspection covered a stretch of 123 kilometres. Senior officials from the Headquarters and the Division accompanied the General Manager during the inspection.

During the inspection, the General Manager carried out a detailed assessment of track conditions, minor and major bridges, signalling and telecommunication systems, traction installations, level crossing gates and station infrastructure along the section. Safety critical assets, curves, points & crossings and ongoing maintenance works were closely examined to ensure strict adherence to prescribed safety standards. He also interacted with railway officials and frontline staff to assess operational preparedness, safety awareness and alertness and reviewed the availability and condition of essential safety equipment at stations and work sites.

As part of the inspection programme, detailed stations inspections were conducted at Kokrajhar, Fakiragram, Alipurduar and New Cooch Behar. Developmental works being executed under the Amrit Station initiative were reviewed with a focus on passenger amenities, stations modernisation and overall service quality. The General Manager also inaugurated and reviewed newly developed facilities including waiting rooms, health units, crew lobby and running rooms along with inspection of traction substations, bridges and newly commissioned gang tool cum rest rooms. A speed trial was conducted between Kamakhyaguri and New Cooch Behar to assess track and rolling stock performance under operational conditions.

The inspection also included a rear window trailing inspection of the Dangtal?New Cooch Behar section, during which the General Manager reviewed track behaviour and operational performance. The inspection reaffirmed NFR commitment to service excellence. The General Manager appreciated the efforts of railway staff and assured continued support for strengthening railway services in the region.