The General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Shri Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Bairabi-Badarpur and Badarpur-Patharkhola sections under Lumding Division on 21st April 2026. The inspection was carried out as part of an on-going safety drive and review of infrastructural preparedness, particularly in view of the approaching monsoon season.
During the inspection, a detailed window trailing inspection of the tracks was undertaken to assess track fitness and the structural integrity of the sections. This exercise is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring resilience of railway infrastructure against monsoon related challenges such as waterlogging, soil erosion and track instability. The General Manager reviewed key safety parameters and directed officials to ensure stringent monitoring and timely maintenance interventions.
On the occasion, the General Manager visited the newly constructed Sub-Divisional Training Centre and an Ultrasonic Flaw Detection (USFD) Laboratory at Badarpur. These facilities are aimed at strengthening the technical capabilities of railway personnel and enhancing the efficiency of track inspection and defect detection systems. The initiatives reflect NFR’s commitment towards capacity building and adoption of advanced technologies for safer and more reliable railway operations. He also inspected Badarpur railway station and took stock of the ongoing development works during the visit.
The inspection assumes added significance in the context of the strategically important railway connectivity project extending from Bairabi to Sairang in Mizoram. Commissioned in 2025, this link has significantly enhanced regional connectivity and contributed to the economic integration of Mizoram with the rest of the country. The introduction of railway connectivity to Sairang has provided a major boost to tourism and the state’s economy. Ensuring the safety and robustness of the existing sections upto Bairabi remains critical, as they form a vital link in this extended network.