IIT-Guwahati, NFR Signs MoU To Improve Operation, Expansion In Northeast

The IIT-Guwahati has signed a MOU with the Northeast Frontier Railway to provide better rail connectivity in Northeastern states. IIT-Guwahati will assist in bettering the rail expansion work while helping the NFR in making plastic-free stations. Besides vowing to provide "world class railway stations in the region" the organisation would "execute research projects” related to geotechnical assistance, Internet of things and operation of rolling stocks, yards, trains.