Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully commissioned the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Trip Shed Siding recently, marking an important milestone in the on-going efforts to strengthen infrastructure and improve operational efficiency in one of the most important railway hubs of the region. The commissioning involved alteration of 59 routes, bringing the total number of routes at NJP to 480. This major enhancement will significantly improve the flexibility of train operations, reduce congestion, and ensure smooth movement of trains through the station.
As part of this Non-Interlocking (NI) work, Line No. 4 Clear Standing Length (CSL) has also been extended to full length, which will facilitate the handling of longer trains, improve shunting operations and ensure better yard management. This development is expected to contribute to faster and more efficient train operations in the future.
The successful completion of this infrastructure work within short time was made possible by the recent cancellations and diversions of trains at New Jalpaiguri. Such cancellations were necessary to carry out the large-scale route alterations and yard improvements. The benefits of this work will be substantial, including improved operational flexibility, enhanced punctuality, increased maintenance capacity and better readiness for future expansion of services and freight movement.
New Jalpaiguri station plays a critical role as a gateway to the Northeast, handling a large number of long-distance express trains, local passenger services and freight traffic. With the completion of this project, the station is now better equipped to handle current traffic as well as future growth in passenger and freight demand.
Northeast Frontier Railway reaffirms its commitment to developing world-class infrastructure and delivering improved services to passengers and freight customers. The recent commissioning of the NJP Trip Shed Siding is a major step toward building a robust and efficient railway network that can meet the growing needs of the region and the nation.
