Agartala: The first-ever goods train has arrived at Tripura’s Nischintapur Terminal from Tetelia in Assam under the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) official said on Tuesday.
“A consignment of 11 wagons loaded with cement from Tetelia near Guwahati was placed at Nischintpur terminal, marking a historic moment in freight operations under the Agartala-Akhaura new rail link project,” NFR said.
The milestone follows the sanction of the Agartala-Nischintapur section for goods traffic by Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, after successful joint inspections by senior railway officials.
“The opening of this terminal for goods traffic will significantly reduce congestion at overburdened goods sheds such as Jirania and other major locations in the Lumding Division. By providing an alternative route, this initiative enhances logistical efficiency and streamlines goods transportation in the region,” NFR said
Additionally, it will improve freight movement, reduce transit times, and support regional economic growth through enhanced railway infrastructure, it said.
The Nischintapur Terminal, strategically located near the India-Bangladesh border, is set to play a crucial role in cross-border trade and regional economic integration.
The development is expected to decongest freight routes and offer a smoother, more efficient transport network for businesses in Tripura and surrounding areas.
Although construction of the Nischintapur terminal track, connecting to Akhaura in Bangladesh, is finished, train services have been delayed due to the present circumstances in Bangladesh.
The Northeast Frontier Railway has been working toward enhancing railway connectivity in the region.
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With the completion of this goods train service, Tripura gained better access to essential supplies and improved trade opportunities.
The terminal at Nischintapur is equipped to handle large shipments, reducing dependence on road transport and ensuring faster delivery of goods.
