Northeast Frontier Railway Project
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Meghalaya, India
Source: India Today NE
The proposed Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) project aims to establish a railway line through several picturesque areas in Meghalaya, including Bhoksong, Rajagaon, Baithalangso, Jengkha, Kherani, and Umrangso, eventually reaching the historical town of Jowai. HITO has voiced strong opposition to this project, citing environmental and cultural concerns.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail
- Location
- Meghalaya, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- India Today NE
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The proposed Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) project aims to establish a railway line through several picturesque areas in Meghalaya, including Bhoksong, Rajagaon, Baithalangso, Jengkha, Kherani, and Umrangso, eventually reaching the historical town of Jowai. HITO has voiced strong opposition to this project, citing environmental and cultural concerns. |
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Country | India |
State | Meghalaya |
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Source | India Today NE |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail |
Article published date | 2025-03-01 |
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