NFR conducts first freight train trial run in Nagaland

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) conducted a freight train trial run with multi-unit locomotives on the Shokhuvi-Molvom section in Nagaland. This milestone signifies enhanced railway connectivity and is expected to boost socio-economic growth and business opportunities in the region. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) achieved a significant milestone by conducting the first trial run of a freight train with multi-unit locomotives in the Shokhuvi-Molvom section of Nagaland’s Dhansiri-Zubza new line project.
This trial marks a crucial step forward in boosting railway connectivity within the region. Officially carried out on Tuesday, the freight train arrived at Molvom around 6 pm, highlighting progress toward commissioning the vital 15.419 km railway stretch due for completion in the coming months. The new rail link, once fully operational, is expected to enhance passenger and goods movement, foster economic development, and promote business opportunities, contributing significantly to Nagaland’s socio-economic growth.
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has informed that the first trial run of a freight train with Multi Unit (MU) locomotives was successfully conducted in the Shokhuvi-Molvom railway section of the Dhansiri-Zubza New Line Project on February 11, 2025, marking a significant milestone in boosting railway connectivity in Nagaland. The train reached Molvom at around 6pm, signifying a major step towards the commissioning of the 15.419km vital railway stretch, which was targeted for completion within next few months. CPRO stated that successful trial run holds immense significance for the Molvom region and its railway station, which is set to become the third major railway station in Nagaland, following Dimapur and Shokhuvi stations.