Maligaon: Train services between Assam and Mizoram have been disrupted after heavy rainfall triggered soil erosion along the railway track between Jamira and Bairabi, prompting the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to launch restoration work and cancel several train services.
The affected section falls under the Katakhal-Bairabi route, where heavy rain on the evening of September 3 caused erosion near the railway track. According to NFR, around 70 metres of railway track has been affected, with the erosion extending up to nearly 40 metres from the centre of the track.
Restoration work has already commenced at the site, while railway authorities are closely monitoring the situation. However, the absence of direct road access to the affected location is creating additional challenges for personnel and equipment involved in the repair operation. NFR said the difficult site conditions and accessibility issues could mean that restoration takes some time.
In view of the track damage, several train services scheduled for September 4 and 5 have been cancelled. These include the 15609 Guwahati–Sairang Express, 55667 Silchar–Bairabi Express, 13126 Sairang–Kolkata Express, 55668 Bairabi–Silchar Express, 55669 Silchar–Sairang Express and 55670 Sairang–Silchar Express.
NFR has also modified the originating point of two trains scheduled to operate on September 4. Train No. 15610 Sairang–Guwahati Express will originate from Hailakandi instead of Sairang and will remain cancelled between Sairang and Hailakandi.
Similarly, Train No. 20507 Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Express will also originate from Hailakandi, while its service between Sairang and Hailakandi will remain cancelled.
Railway authorities said restoration efforts are underway and the affected section is being continuously monitored. Train operations on the route will depend on the progress of repair work and the safety assessment of the track.
The disruption is likely to cause inconvenience to passengers travelling between Assam, Mizoram and other destinations connected through the route, as railway teams work to restore normal services.
