Northeast Frontier Railway Achieves Full Electric Traction for Rajdhani Express

Complete Electric Operation for Rajdhani Express

Guwahati, June 28: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully implemented full electric traction for the 12423/12424 Dibrugarh-New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express.

According to NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, this advancement signifies a significant milestone in Indian Railways' initiative towards complete electrification and minimizing carbon emissions. The Rajdhani Express now operates entirely on electric power, showcasing NFR's dedication to enhancing railway infrastructure in the Northeast.

The transition to a fully electrified route was made feasible by the recent completion of electrification in the remaining segments of the Dibrugarh-Tinsukia-Lumding-Guwahati line. This shift to electric operation not only boosts efficiency but also shortens travel times, reduces operational expenses, and promotes environmental sustainability, Sharma added.

The New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express began its electric traction operations on June 25.

In line with sustainable transport initiatives, several other key trains linking Eastern and North Eastern India are also moving towards electric traction, Sharma noted.

Train No. 13181 Kolkata-Silghat Town Express is scheduled to commence electric traction on June 30, while Train No. 13182 Silghat Town-Kolkata Express will follow suit starting July 1.

Additionally, Train No. 12345 Howrah-Guwahati Saraighat Express began its electric operations on June 25, and Train No. 12346 Guwahati-Howrah Saraighat Express started on June 26.

Furthermore, Train No. 13248/13247 Rajendra Nagar-Kamakhya-Rajendra Nagar Capital Express made its electric debut on June 25.