Northeast receives Rs 11,486 crore rail budget allocation in 2026-27, says NFR

Northeast India's railway infrastructure has seen a fivefold budget increase, transforming services over the past 12 years. Significant gauge conversion has unified the network, eliminating mid-journey train changes. This progress is highlighted by a record ticket-checking revenue of over Rs 2.08 crore in May 2026 for New Jalpaiguri, a first for Northeast Frontier Railway.