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Agartala: The Northeast Frontier Railway has kicked off full-scale electric train operations across Tripura. This follows successful trial runs of electric locomotives. Tripura is now the second state in the Northeast, trailing only Assam, to adopt electric rail on a full-scale basis.
On July 4, the NFR started the first Mainline Electric Multiple Unit train service in the region. It links Tripura to southern Assam. Railway officials confirmed that the 20502 Anand Vihar to Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express finished its entire trip using electric traction last week. Trains are getting an upgrade. Future plans include a phased rollout of long-distance express trains hauled by electric locomotives.
The updated MEMU service replaces older diesel units. It features 12 stainless steel coaches and can carry 3,600 passengers. The trains include LED lighting, bio-toilets, GPS-based information systems, CCTV, and public address setups. These units boost energy efficiency and lower costs while shrinking the environmental footprint.
Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath confirmed the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited finished electrifying the state's entire 271-km rail network. Nath noted the state's long history with rail. The first train arrived in Dharmanagar in 1964. Agartala waited until 2008 for a connection, while the line pushed through to Sabroom by 2019. Reflecting on the progress, Nath stated, "Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) had completed 100 per cent electrification of the state’s entire 271-km railway network."
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