Train services through Barak Valley remain in limbo as the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has cancelled multiple passenger trains for the second straight day, intensifying uncertainty for travellers in the region.
The cancellations follow a major landslide in the Lumding–Badarpur hill section, which has severely disrupted railway connectivity. While both Railway and State authorities are engaged in continuous restoration work, local sources from the Lampur–Jatinga stretch suggest it may still take several more days before normal operations resume.
An NFR official revealed that nearly 50,000 cubic metres of debris—mud and stones—have built up against a vital railway retaining wall. Of this, a minimum of 30,000 cubic metres must be removed before any repair work on the damaged track can begin.
To assess the crisis and explore immediate measures, a high-level emergency meeting was held recently. Key participants included senior officials from the N.F. Railway, Assam State Government, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), and other relevant agencies.
For now, train movement has been completely halted to safeguard passengers and infrastructure. “Massive restoration efforts are underway,” confirmed an NFR source. Heavy machinery and skilled manpower have been deployed around the clock to clear the site and prepare the route for resumption.
Joint monitoring teams from multiple departments are on-site, coordinating operations closely. Train services will remain suspended until the tracks are declared fully safe, the official added.
Due to the continued disruption, the NFR has announced the cancellation of several key services:
June 24:
- Rangiya–Silchar Express
- Silchar–Rangiya Express
- Guwahati–Silchar Express
June 25:
- Silchar–Guwahati Express
- Guwahati–Badarpur–Guwahati Tourist Express
- New Delhi–Guwahati Express
In addition, the Bengaluru–Agartala Humsafar Express, scheduled to depart on June 27, has also been cancelled.
With thousands of passengers affected, the situation continues to develop. Authorities have urged the public to stay updated through official railway bulletins and announcements.
