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RECENT NEWS
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www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2023-03-19
In continuous effort to improve transportation of freight traffic, N. F. Railway has been opening new stations for handling inward and outward goods traffic. Few more railway stations have been opened for freight traffic during February, 2023 enabling easier transportation of various goods by customers. This is expected to benefit transporters in a big way along with development of local economy. To improve customer interface and further augment freight transportation, Mirza station under Rangiya division has been opened for handling of inward all goods traffic except coal, POL, live stock, explosive and crane consignment. Further, it has also been opened for handling of Parcel Cargo Express Train w.e.f. 15thFebruary, 2023. Permission for handling of inward Steel Pipe consignment in Harmuti station under Rangiya division has been extended for another 06 months w.e.f. 15th February, 2023. Earlier, it was opened for handling of inward Steel Pipe consignment for a period of 06 months w.e.f. 27th July, 2022. Namrup station under Tinsukia division has been opened for handling of outward sand traffic w.e.f. 23rd February, 2023. Further, permission has been extended for loading of coal traffic for another period of 06 months w.e.f. 28th February, 2023. Earlier, it was opened for handling of outward coal traffic on for a period of 03 months w.e.f. 10thOctober, 2022. To modernize parcel booking system and to enhance a user-friendly interface, a Parcel Management System (PMS) has been installed at Agthori Railway station under Lumding division on 14th February, 2023. Under the improved system, booking of parcels is being done at parcel offices through computerized system. Traders and businessmen now can avail these services for transportation of their merchandise in a fast, reliable and eco-friendly manner. They can also track their consignments. (Sabyasachi De) CPRO/N.F.Railway 2
www.er.indianrailways.gov.in- 2023-03-09
Kolkata, March 8, 2023: As a part of Eastern Railway’s continuous endeavor to restrict pollution for a sustainable environment Malda Division has taken various steps to tackle/reduce pollution at the Goods Sheds/Sidings. A total of 10 goods sheds/sidings viz Barharwa, Bakudi, Sakrigali, Karamtola, Rajmahal, Maharajpur, Taljhari, Mirzachowki, Tinpahar and Sahibganj are marked for developing a green environment. Various efforts are being made on many fronts towards achieving a cleaner and greener environment by reducing the carbon footprint. To suppress fugitive emissions, 2 water mist sprinkler machines have already been commissioned at Sakrigali and Sahibganj sidings. Tender has also been floated regarding the installation of more water mist sprinklers on the remaining 08 sidings, which will be opened shortly. Apart from this, Malda Division has planned to plant around 5000 saplings to develop green belt around the siding. A massive tree plantation program was also organized by Malda Division and innumerable trees were planted at Sahibganj and Sakrigali Good Shed/ Sidings. A total of 10 good sheds/sidings in Sahibganj district will be painted green to indicate ER intitiatives for ‘Go Green’. Moreover, following provisions have been planned by the Malda Division to combat air pollution at the Goods Shed/Sidings: 1. Provision of 20 ft high boundary wall. 2. Tree plantation in three layers along with fencing. 3. Drainage system with rain water harvesting. 4. Provision of PM 10 analyzer (Continuous Air Particulate Monitoring system) at the Sidings. For these works, a total of Rs 11crore has already been sanctioned. As a part of continuous endeavour to provide a green environment Malda division has taken all preventive measures to arrest the pollution at goods sheds/sidings.
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