Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) carries out checks and eviction drives from time to time at key railway locations. Engineering Department undertook a large-scale eviction operation at the Jalpaiguri railway station area in north Bengal, resulting in the dismantling of around 70 unauthorised non-concrete ‘Kachha’ structures. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of NFR undertakes regular monitoring and preventive measures to curb encroachments before they become entrenched. The NFR is committed to upholding the integrity of railway infrastructure, ensuring safety and providing an obstruction-free railway network for the smooth movement of trains and passengers. The passengers and stakeholders are urged to cooperate with railway authorities and report anyUnauthorised occupation of railway property. The CPRO said that the awareness campaigns, surveillance patrols and strict enforcement actions are part of the strategic moves adopted by NFR and its protection unit to deter further unauthorisation encroachment. The RPF said that these initiatives are crucial in maintaining clear railway premises, ensuring unimpeded railway operations and preventing unAuthorised settlements that pose safety risks.
