MALIGAON, Feb. 2 -- The Indian Railways Budget allocation for 2026-2027 marks a historic milestone for Assam and the North Eastern states under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). The Government of India has earmarked a record Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and the North Eastern states, reflecting a fivefold increase compared to 2014 and reaffirming its commitment to faster, safer and future-ready rail connectivity across the region.
A massive infrastructure push is underway in Assam and the Northeast with Rs 72,468 crore worth of railway projects currently in progress. Surveys for new railway lines are being conducted to further expand the network, while rail connectivity to Bhutan from Kokrajhar to Gelephu (69 Km) is being planned. Railway ...