NFR Eliminates 28 Manned Level Crossings, Builds 11 ROBs, 26 RUBs To Boost Rail Safety

GUWAHATI: In a major infrastructure push aimed at improving transportation safety and efficiency in the northeastern region, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully eliminated 28 manned level crossings (MLCs) and constructed 11 road over bridges (ROBs) and 26 road under bridges (RUBs) between April 2024 and March 2025.

The initiative, spread across key areas in Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal, marks a strategic move towards modernizing the railway network and enhancing road-rail integration.

Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of NFR, said that the level crossings were removed using a mix of engineering solutions, including ROBs, RUBs, Low Height Subways (LHS), direct closures, and strategic diversions.

The move, he added, has significantly enhanced passenger safety, improved operational efficiency for rail services, and reduced delays for both trains and vehicular traffic.

The infrastructure upgrades were executed by a coordinated effort between multiple agencies, including the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Railway Divisions, Construction Wings, and Deposit Agencies, with active collaboration from respective state governments.

Major cities such as Dibrugarh, Kamrup Metro, Jorhat, and Lakhimpur saw the commissioning of critical ROBs, while RUBs and LHS structures were installed in areas like Alipurduar and Kokrajhar to cater to specific local traffic needs.

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