Archive · 3 Sep 2026
N.F. Railway Chief Discusses Manipur Connectivity With State Leaders
The head of Northeast Frontier Railway met Manipur’s Governor and Chief Minister.
They talked about making train services in Manipur better.
They want passenger trains between Jiribam and Khongsang to run smoothly and regularly.
They also discussed whether trains could directly connect Manipur with Guwahati.
Better roads near the railway and stronger railway security were also considered.
Officials discussed moving goods more efficiently at Khongsang Terminal.
They talked about starting RO-RO services, which carry goods and vehicles using trains.
They also reviewed work on the new railway line between Jiribam and Imphal.
Northeast Frontier Railway General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on September 1, 2026.
Shrivastava and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh discussed railway connectivity, infrastructure and passenger services.
Officials reviewed measures to ensure smooth, regular passenger train services between Jiribam and Khongsang.
The feasibility of direct rail connectivity between Manipur and Guwahati was discussed alongside road and security improvements.
Freight handling, proposed RO-RO services at Khongsang Terminal and progress on the Jiribam–Imphal New Railway Line Project were reviewed.
- Who
- Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Yumnam Khemchand Singh and senior Manipur Government and Northeast Frontier Railway officials.
- What
- They discussed strengthening railway connectivity, passenger and freight services, security infrastructure and progress on the Jiribam–Imphal New Railway Line Project.
- When
- September 1, 2026.
- Where
- Lok Bhavan, Manipur, and the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
- Why
- To improve rail connectivity, passenger convenience, freight movement, railway safety and infrastructure in Manipur.
- Railway official
- Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway
- Governor met
- Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur
- Chief Minister met
- Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur
- Passenger service
- Measures were discussed for regular services between Jiribam and Khongsang
- Freight terminal
- Efficient freight handling and RO-RO services were discussed for Khongsang Terminal
- Major project
- The Jiribam–Imphal New Railway Line Project was reviewed
- Potential connection
- The feasibility of direct rail connectivity between Manipur and Guwahati was discussed