Maligaon, June 11: Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Northeast Frontier Circle, Kolkata, Sumeet Singhal, is scheduled to conduct a statutory inspection of the newly constructed broad gauge double-line sections between Katihar–Kuretha and Katihar–Sonaili in the Katihar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) from June 12 to 14.
The inspection is part of the commissioning process for the 64.14-km Katihar–Kumedpur and Katihar–Mukuria double-line projects, which are aimed at enhancing rail capacity and improving operational efficiency in the region.
The project includes two important bridges, 27 major bridges and 23 minor bridges, and will serve 16 railway stations. Railway officials said the new double-line sections are expected to facilitate smoother train operations and strengthen connectivity across the network.
During the inspection, the CRS will examine station infrastructure, tracks, bridges, signalling and telecommunication systems, electrical installations and safety arrangements. As part of the statutory certification process, speed trials on the newly laid sections are scheduled for June 14.
According to an official release, the completion of the Katihar–Kuretha and Katihar–Sonaili sections will mark a significant milestone in NFR’s ongoing efforts to modernise railway infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and enhance rail connectivity in the region.
