The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is installing a new Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to keep elephants safe and trains running smoothly. The project uses advanced optical‑fiber sensors that spot elephant movement near tracks and alert train drivers and control rooms right away.
Officials said the IDS has already been tested on four key stretches of NFR track: the Madarihat‑Nagrakata line in West Bengal, the Habaipur‑Lamsakhang‑Patharkhola‑Lumding route, the Kamakhya‑Azara‑Mirza corridor, and the Titabar‑Mariani‑Nakachari line in Assam. Together, these pilot sections cover about 64 km of elephant corridors and 141 km of train block sections—a big step toward protecting wildlife while keeping services reliable.
Next, NFR plans to expand the IDS to the remaining 146.4 km of elephant corridors. The aim is to finish the rollout by April 2026, so all identified wildlife‑dense routes will have the system in place.
The initiative underscores NFR’s commitment to sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and passenger safety. By blending cutting‑edge technology with conservation, the railway is setting a national benchmark for responsible operations in the biodiversity‑rich Northeast.
NFR serves the northeastern states and parts of West Bengal and Bihar, covering more than 7,000 track kilometres across its network.
Source: ianslive
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