Guwahati, Jan 5 (NationPress) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has broadened its network of certified stations and railway campuses to bolster its dedication to delivering safe, hygienic, and quality food services throughout the region, as confirmed by railway officials on Monday.

The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NFR, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, announced that the Alipurduar Division in West Bengal has reached a significant achievement in food safety and hygiene standards.

He stated that one railway station and three institutional facilities within the Alipurduar division have been honored with the esteemed Eat Right Station and Eat Right Campus certifications by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

Previously, multiple stations across NFR, including Guwahati, Lumding, Rangiya, Mariani, Samsi, New Bongaigaon, Kamakhya, New Tinsukia, all in Assam, along with Harishchandrapur, New Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri Road, Binnaguri, Dhupguri, Falakata, Dinhata, and New Coochbehar in West Bengal, have also received Eat Right Station certifications.

This latest accolade for the Alipurduar Division further enhances NFR’s growing network of certified stations and campuses, underscoring its commitment to safe and hygienic food services in the area, Sharma added.

The New Alipurduar Railway Station, situated in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal, has been recognized as an Eat Right Station for the term spanning from December 4, 2025 to December 3, 2027.

The NFR CPRO indicated that the certification, awarded with an exemplary rating, signifies the station’s stringent compliance with FSSAI guidelines on food safety, hygiene, sanitation, waste management, and quality control in catering and food vending units.

Additionally, three facilities under the Alipurduar Division have been acknowledged as Eat Right Campuses for the period from December 22, 2025 to December 21, 2027, all receiving exemplary ratings.

These include the Rail Coach Restaurants located at Rajabhatkhawa and Rail Museum, Coochbehar, along with the Multi-Disciplinary Zonal Training Institute at Alipurduar Junction.

The Rail Coach Restaurants have set a commendable precedent by offering safe, hygienic, and high-quality food in a distinctive dining environment, enhancing the overall experience for visitors.

The Multi-Disciplinary Zonal Training Institute has also demonstrated strong adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations. Collectively, these recognitions represent the first Eat Right Campus certification within the entire NFR zone.

The certifications were awarded following comprehensive audits under the Eat Right India initiative, which assessed food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, waste management, and staff training.

These initiatives ensure safe and hygienic food for passengers, visitors, and railway personnel. They help minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses and promote improved practices among vendors.

Furthermore, they bolster public trust in railway food services and enhance the stations and campuses’ reputation as clean, passenger-friendly spaces.

NFR continues to prioritize passenger welfare and public health through ongoing improvements in amenities and service quality.

The Eat Right certifications for the Alipurduar Division reaffirm NFR’s dedication to national food safety objectives and its vision of offering a safe, healthy, and quality travel experience throughout its network.

The NFR, headquartered at Maligaon near Guwahati, operates across the Northeastern states as well as in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of northern Bihar.