Assam: Fresh landslides disrupt train services again on Lumding–Badarpur hill section, delays expected

Rail connectivity on the Lumding–Badarpur hill line was disrupted once again following a fresh landslide late Sunday night near the 50/2 km stretch between Dihakho and Mupa stations. The affected area lies within the vulnerable hill slopes of Assam's Dima Hasao district, where landslides have become a recurring challenge since June 23.

 

The latest incident marks yet another setback for the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), which has been grappling with repeated landslides in the region. On June 23, a major slide between Jatinga Lampur and New Haflong stations at the 108/7-8 km mark led to a seven-day suspension of train services. Although railway authorities restored operations by June 30 through war-footing efforts, another landslide on July 3 near the same Mupa section (at 50/2 km) again halted train movement.

 

Train services had resumed briefly on Friday, but continued heavy rainfall in Dima Hasao has made the terrain unstable, causing renewed landslides and further disruptions. Despite sustained efforts by NFR engineers to keep the tracks clear and functional, the hilly topography coupled with relentless rains has made the restoration work immensely challenging.

 

Several major trains remain stranded at various stations due to the ongoing disruptions:

Kanchanjunga Express (Sealdah to Sabroom) is currently halted at Lumding Station.

Guwahati–Silchar Express has been stopped at Manderdisa Station.

Agartala–Rani Kamalavati Express is stranded at Maibang Station.

Silchar–Rangiya Express is stuck at New Haflong Station.

 

 

The NFR authorities have made immediate arrangements for food and basic amenities for passengers stranded onboard.

 

In response to the continued adversities, the Northeast Frontier Railway has established help desks at multiple key stations, including Kamakhya, Guwahati, Lumding, New Haflong, Badarpur, Silchar, and Agartala, to assist travelers with information, food, and emergency support.

 

Officials have assured that restoration work is ongoing with top priority, and efforts are being made to ensure the safety of passengers and infrastructure alike.