Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) general manager Vivek Khare on Tuesday inspected Guwahati Railway Station and conducted a window-trailing inspection from Guwahati to New Haflong.
The visit marked the first day of a two-day programme to review safety and train operations on the Lumding – Badarpur hill section.
The Divisional Railway Manager, Lumding and senior officials from NFR Headquarters and Lumding Division accompanied Shri Khare throughout the inspection.
At Guwahati Railway Station, Khare inspected the waiting halls, retiring rooms and platforms. He reviewed ticketing facilities and arrangements for keeping passenger areas clean.
His review of passenger safety and security covered crowd management at entry and exit points, safe movement on platforms and coordination between station staff and security personnel.
On the way to New Haflong, the NFR general manager assessed the condition of the track, bridges and tunnels, with particular attention to the hill section.
He examined a track inspection trolley and observed its use by railway personnel. He also reviewed ongoing safety works and maintenance arrangements to support safe and reliable passenger and freight services.
At Manderdisa Railway Station, Khare inspected the waiting hall, retiring rooms and platforms. He also reviewed ticketing facilities and arrangements for keeping passenger areas clean.
At New Haflong Railway Station, Khare reviewed the progress of redevelopment work under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. He focused on how the planned improvements would help passengers reach platforms and amenities more easily and move safely through the station.
Since assuming charge on November 1, 2026, Khare has been conducting field inspections in Assam to assess railway infrastructure and monitor ongoing works.
