NFR successfully conducts trial run of train on Bogibeel Bridge in Dibrugarh

Guwahati/Dibrugarh: Good news for the people residing in both the North and South banks of river Brahmaputra as NFR creates history by its maiden trial journey from Dhamalgaon Railway station (Dibrugarh) to Tangani Rail station (Dhemaji) on Monday.

As per a report, a rail engine with 15 coaches crossed the Bogibeel bridge during its maiden trial journey.

Also, NFR officials claimed it to be a successful run and also stated that the train was run at a speed between 120 and 140 km per hour.

Interestingly, it took less than 10 minutes to cover the 17 km distance between the two stations.

It may be mentioned that the Tangani Rail station is situated on the North bank of the Brahmaputra while the Dhamalgaon Rail station is on the South Bank.

The test was carried out during the inspection of the Bogibeel bridge by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS).

Reportedly, the inspection team inspected the entire bridge, rail track, road on the bridge and rail track on the north and south bank. Moreover, a detailed speed test will also be done before submitting the fitness certificate. A few other tests will also be carried out before final commissioning of the bridge, informed one of the CRS team members.

The CRS team will also ensure all the safety aspects of the bridge. After getting clearance from the CRS team, the NFR will do the load test on the bridge.

According to railway officials, the entire work on the bridge should be completed by October this year except the Road Over Bridge (ROB) near Dhamalgaon on the south bank.

It needs to be mentioned here that the 4.94-km long Bogibeel Bridge over the Brahmaputra, 17-km downstream of Dibrugarh town is India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge connecting Dibrugarh and Dhemaji.

It may further be mentioned that the Mega Bridge apart from playing a strategic role in defence of the country’s eastern borders, is expected to fast-track the region’s economy.