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NFR urges Assam CM to remove encroachments hindering major railway projects
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:16 AM
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The North Frontier Railway has appealed to Assam’s chief minister to expedite the removal of illegal encroachments obstructing several key railway works in the state.
The North Frontier Railway (NFR) has formally sought the intervention of Assam’s chief minister to clear illegal encroachments that are blocking progress on a number of pivotal railway projects across the state. NFR officials say the encroachments, which have sprung up along railway corridors and near construction sites, are causing delays and escalating costs for works that are vital to improving connectivity in the region.
In a written request, the railway zone highlighted that swift action from the state government is essential to restore the right of way, enable uninterrupted construction, and ensure safety for both workers and the public. The agency emphasized that the projects in question are part of broader efforts to upgrade infrastructure, boost freight capacity, and enhance passenger services in Northeast India.
The chief minister’s office has been asked to coordinate with local authorities, land revenue officials, and law‑enforcement agencies to identify and remove the unauthorized structures. NFR officials expressed confidence that the state’s cooperation will help keep the railway timetable on track and prevent further financial overruns.
While no specific timeline was disclosed, the railway zone indicated that clearing the encroachments promptly will allow the projects to move forward as scheduled, delivering the anticipated economic and social benefits to the people of Assam.
In a written request, the railway zone highlighted that swift action from the state government is essential to restore the right of way, enable uninterrupted construction, and ensure safety for both workers and the public. The agency emphasized that the projects in question are part of broader efforts to upgrade infrastructure, boost freight capacity, and enhance passenger services in Northeast India.
The chief minister’s office has been asked to coordinate with local authorities, land revenue officials, and law‑enforcement agencies to identify and remove the unauthorized structures. NFR officials expressed confidence that the state’s cooperation will help keep the railway timetable on track and prevent further financial overruns.
While no specific timeline was disclosed, the railway zone indicated that clearing the encroachments promptly will allow the projects to move forward as scheduled, delivering the anticipated economic and social benefits to the people of Assam.