News:

• The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone has found good response from traders and business houses in Assam and the north-eastern region seeking assistance in transportation, purchase and delivery of essential freight commodities.

SETU Initiative:

• SETU was launched by a group of trainee officers who are based at the National Academy of Indian Railways in Vadodara.
• The Swift and Efficient Transport of Utilities (SETU) initiative of Indian Railways.
• The main intention behind this initiative was to bridge the gap between demand and supply, especially considering the current COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown.
• The lockdown has created certain bottlenecks in transportation and communication. Using the SETU model, we are working to remove the backlog in the supply chain and facilitate our customers.
• Providing real-time and up-to-date information has become critical during this period of lockdown on account of the logistical hassles faced by customers, including traders.
• SETU  has a dedicated helpline for catering exclusively to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.