Train operations suspended in Lumding–Badarpur hill section

way2barak June 24: In light of the recent landslide incident that led to disruption of train services in the Lumding–Badarpur hill section, continuous efforts are underway by the Railways and State authorities for early restoration. A high-level emergency meeting was convened to review the situation and formulate immediate solutions attended by senior officials of N. F. Railway, State Government, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and other concerned agencies. Train operations had to be suspended to ensure the safety of passengers and railway assets. Northeast Frontier Railway is working round-the-clock by deploying heavy machinery, equipment and manpower at the site to clear debris and restore the track at the earliest. Continuous joint monitoring and coordinated efforts are in progress and train services are expected to return to normal as soon as the safety of the line is ensured.

Until restoration is completed, it has been decided to cancel/partial cancel certain trains for the safety of passengers. Passengers are requested to stay updated through official railway communication channels for further information regarding train movements and restoration of services.

Cancellation of trains:

 Train No. 15611 (Rangiya – Silchar) Express, Train No. 15612 (Silchar – Rangiya) Express and Train no. 15615 (Guwahati – Silchar) Express commencing journey on 24th June, 2025.

 Train no. 15616 (Silchar – Guwahati) Express, Train no. 15888/15887 (Guwahati – Badarpur- Guwahati) Tourist Express and Train no. 22450 (New Delhi – Guwahati) PSK Express commencing journey on 25th June, 2025.

 Train No. 12503 (SMVT Bengaluru – Agartala) Humsafar Express commencing journey on 27th June, 2025.

Partial Cancellation of trains:

 Train no. 15625 (Deoghar – Agartala) Express commencing journey on 23rd June, 2025 will be short terminated at Lumding and will remain partially cancelled between Lumding and Agartala.

 Train no. 13173 (Sealdah – Sabroom) Kanchanjunga Express commencing journey on 24th June, 2025 will be short terminated at Lumding and will remain partially cancelled between Lumding and Sabroom.

 Train no. 12516 (Silchar – Coimbatore) Express commencing journey on 24th June, 2025 will be short originated from Guwahati and will remain partially cancelled between Silchar and Guwahati.

 Train no. 13176 (Silchar – Sealdah) Kanchanjunga Express commencing journey on 25th June, 2025 will be short originated from Lumding and will remain partially cancelled between Silchar and Lumding.

 Train no. 12502 (Agartala – Kolkata) Garib Rath Express commencing journey on 25th June, 2025 will be short originated from Guwahati and will remain partially cancelled between Agartala and Guwahati.

As per estimates, around 50,000 cubic metres of muck and stones have come towards the railway retaining wall. At least 30,000 cubic metres is to be cleared so that work on the track can begin as early as possible. Railway teams are working on a war footing and senior railway officials from Lumding Division and Headquarters are camping at the site to monitor and coordinate restoration efforts.

The railway administration deeply regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers due to unavoidable train cancellations and service disruptions and assures that all efforts are being made on a war footing to restore train operations while ensuring safety. Passengers are advised to check for the latest updates on train services through official railway websites, helplines and social media handles.