World’s Tallest Railway Pier Bridge in Manipur: A Marvel of Modern Engineering
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World’s Tallest Railway Pier Bridge in Manipur: A Marvel of Modern Engineering

News Summary On May 29, 2025, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) achieved a significant milestone by completing the girder launching on the Noney Bridge in Manipur. Known as Bridge No. 164, this structure boasts the world’s tallest railway piers, P3 and P4, each standing at 141 meters. Part of the ambitious 111 km Jiribam-Imphal railway…

Northeast Manipur Railway Project: Driving Growth and Connectivity
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Northeast Manipur Railway Project: Driving Growth and Connectivity

Summary The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has initiated a trial run of electric passenger trains between Agartala (Tripura) and Arunachal Station near Silchar (Assam), marking a significant advancement in sustainable railway transport in India’s northeast. This trial is part of a ₹46 crore electrification project launched in 2022, aiming to reduce diesel usage, lower carbon…

Manipur’s Jiribam-Imphal Railway Project: Bridging Distances and Boosting Connectivity
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Manipur’s Jiribam-Imphal Railway Project: Bridging Distances and Boosting Connectivity

Summary of the News Article On March 20, 2025, a team from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), led by General Manager Ratakmumar Srivastava, inspected the ongoing construction of the Jiribam-Imphal railway project. The visit focused on assessing the progress of tunnels, bridges, and railway lines, particularly at the Khongsang railway station in Manipur’s Noney district….