Northeast Frontier Railway Gears up to Provide Better and Improved Facilities to Employees

GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is taking several steps to improve working and living conditions for railway staff across the zone. These initiatives underscore the commitment towards employees to provide the necessary resources needed to prosper in their roles. One important initiative is constructing new as well as renovating the existing staff quarters. The renovation work focuses on updating staff quarters with better facilities for the employees and their families. NFR recognizes the invaluable contribution of employees in keeping the railway running smoothly and safely.

NFR is actively engaged in renovating and constructing staff quarters across the Zone, spreading over the jurisdiction of five divisions. 116 new Type II to Type VI quarters are being constructed in the Maligaon area with better facilities of running water, parking areas, and better drainage systems. Children's parks have also been upgraded with modern facilities across the zone, including comfortable seating arrangements and a lush green lawn area, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of visitors. In the Alipurduar division, renovation and construction work of staff quarters is in progress.

Works in 135 no's of Type-I and Type-II quarters are going on at a rapid pace to provide a better water supply and drainage system. Moreover, colony roads leading to the staff quarters are also being renovated with bitumen surface and concrete surface. In Tinsukia division, 462 damaged quarters have been renovated, and construction of 86 Type II to Type IV quarters is in progress. In Rangiya division, 80 Type II quarters have been constructed by replacing Type I quarters. Damaged colony roads under the division have also been improved and renovated with bitumen surface and concrete surfaces. Similarly, in the Katihar division, 324 Type II to Type III quarters have been renovated. 48 no's of Type II to Type III quarters have also been renovated in the DHR section, stated a press release.

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