Assam railway network now 100% electrified: What it means for train passengers
The Northeast Frontier Railway confirmed that Assam’s entire 2,589‑km broad‑gauge railway network is now fully electrified, completing the Lumding‑Badarpur hill section. The move is expected to boost capacity, cut costs and reduce reliance on diesel for passenger and freight services.
- ✓The Northeast Frontier Railway confirmed that Assam’s entire 2,589‑km broad‑gauge railway network is now fully electrified, completing the Lumding‑Badarpur hill section.
- ✓Railway electrification in India dates back to 1925, when the first electric train ran between Bombay Victoria Terminus and Kurla Harbour.
- ✓The move is expected to boost capacity, cut costs and reduce reliance on diesel for passenger and freight services.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) announced that the broad‑gauge railway network across Assam has achieved 100 % electrification, marking the completion of the challenging Lumding‑Badarpur hill section. The statement was made by Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of NFR, highlighting the milestone for the zone.
The electrified stretch totals 2,589 route kilometres, with the final phase involving the energisation of a 132 kV transmission line linking Haflong Grid Sub‑Station to the New Haflong Traction Sub‑Station in June. Earlier in the year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three major projects – the Rangiya‑Murkongselek line (558 km), Chaparmukh‑Dibrugarh line (571 km) and the Badarpur‑Silchar/Badarpur‑Churaibari corridors (315 km) – all now part of the state’s electric network.
Railway electrification in India dates back to 1925, when the first electric train ran between Bombay Victoria Terminus and Kurla Harbour. The fully electric network in Assam is projected to raise sectional capacity, lower operating and maintenance expenses, eliminate the need for locomotive changes, and deliver more reliable and faster services. It also aligns with environmental goals by cutting fossil‑fuel dependence, offering passengers smoother and more efficient journeys across the region.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 14 September 2026 |