IRCON completes New Cooch Behar-Golakganj-Dhubri section, achieving 100% electrification

New Delhi: IRCON achieves a major milestone in Indian Railways mission for 100% electrification, completing the electrification work of the New Cooch Behar – Golakganj-Dhubri section of the North Frontier Railway.

The section spans 78.23 route kilometers, and its successful commissioning boosts operational safety and efficiency.

IRCON has taken a significant step towards fulfilling Indian Railways’ 100% electrification mission by completing the electrification work on the New Cooch Behar – Golakganj-Dhubri section of the Alipurduar Division, part of the North Frontier Railway. The electrified section covers a total route of 78.23 kilometers and a track length of 91.24 kilometers.

To further improve the safety of train operations, IRCON has commissioned Signalling & Telecommunications (S&T) works compatible with 25 KV railway electrification across seven stations.

These stations include Mardanga (MRDG), Tufanganj (TFGN), Boxirhat (BXHT), Agomoni (AGMN), Golakganj (GKJ), Gauripur (GUP), and Dhubri (DBB). The commissioning of the entire section was completed on September 27, 2024.

The completion of electrification and signaling works on the New Cooch Behar – Golakganj-Dhubri section is a key achievement for IRCON and the Indian Railways. It significantly contributes to the mission of full electrification and safer, more efficient train operations in the North Frontier Railway zone.