NF Railway takes active participation in Purvottar Swabhiman Utsav in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: NF Railway and Indian Army, under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav organized a mega event at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Monday during Purvottar Swabhiman Utsav.

Purvottar Swabhiman Utsav has been celebrated to mark the contribution of the Northeast and its unsung freedom fighters in nation building by felicitating Veer Naris and showcasing the diversified culture of Northeast regions. Indian Army had also displayed arms and ammunition during the Utsav.

NF Railway displayed models of its mega projects which are being done for overall development of the north-eastern regions. Models of Lumding Diesel Loco Shed, New Bongaigaon Workshop, the much acclaimed Vistadome Coach with rotating seats that provides panoramic view during journey, Dhansiri - Zubza railway line under construction between the two major cities of Indian state of Nagaland - Dimapur and Kohima New Line Project etc were displayed. Mitigation measures to avoid train-elephant collision in elephant corridors like Intrusion Detection System, installation of Honey Bee Buzzer were also displayed.

Among other mitigation works proposed, elevated tracks, ramps, and subways in Kamkahya-Azara section to allow safe passage of wildlife were highly appreciated by the visitors. Electrification works which were completed and under progress in the north-eastern region were also highlighted and displayed. Huge numbers of footfalls were registered in the stall of NF Railway. Visitors praised about the developmental works initiated and done by NF Railway in the north-eastern region.

As a part of the Purvottar Swabhiman Utsav, many events like cultural show, musical extravaganza, air display etc were held. Many distinguished guests and dignitaries from the region were present in the Utsav. The guests present praised the crucial role of NF Railway towards overall development of the north-eastern region. They expressed their immense satisfaction over the progress of railway connectivity, especially in the north-eastern region, initiated by Anshul Gupta, General Manager/NF Railway, and his team aiming to connect the north-eastern states to the rest of the country, stated a press release.

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