Maligaon, Nov 07: Shri Vivek Khare, General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) called on the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, on 6th November 2026.
The Chief Minister expressed keen interest in the progress of railway projects across Assam. They discussed how stronger rail infrastructure and better connectivity could improve passenger travel, support trade and contribute to socio-economic development in Assam and the wider Northeast.
Shri Khare is a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME). He has over three decades of technical and managerial experience in railway operations, rolling stock maintenance and workshop modernisation. Since assuming charge as General Manager of NFR on 1st November 2026, he has been conducting railway inspections in Assam.
NFR remains committed to working closely with the Government of Assam to strengthen rail connectivity and provide safe, accessible and reliable passenger services across the state. It stands ready to support Assam’s farmers, traders and industries through better freight services that help them move goods efficiently and reach wider markets.
