Northeast Rail Link Snaps Again: NHAI Blamed for Slope Collapse in Haflong Section

Train services through the crucial Lumding–Badarpur hill section in Assam have been suspended after a massive landslip and boulder fall blocked the railway tracks between New Haflong and Jatinga Lampur. The disruption, attributed to improper road repair work carried out by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has led to the cancellation and short termination of multiple trains affecting connectivity to key northeastern states including Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Cause of Disruption

According to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the mishap occurred due to faulty slope protection during road repair operations by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). As a result, a large landmass and boulders shifted from the road onto the railway track, significantly damaging the alignment. Water from the road is also flowing directly onto the railway line, further destabilizing the area and making it unsafe for train movement.

Rail traffic between Lumding, New Haflong, and Badarpur has been suspended with immediate effect to ensure the safety of passengers.

Trains Cancelled Due to Track Blockage

The following trains have been cancelled as a result of the disruption:

• June 23, 2025:

  • Train No. 15615 Guwahati – Silchar Express

  • Train No. 15611 Rangiya – Silchar Express

  • Train No. 15617 Guwahati – Dullabcherra Express

  • Train No. 15612 Silchar – Rangiya Express

• June 24, 2025:

  • Train No. 15618 Dullabcherra – Guwahati Express

  • Train No. 05637 Naharlagun – Silchar Special

Trains Short-Terminated

The following trains have been short-terminated at various stations due to the track closure:

• June 23, 2025:

  • Train No. 05638 Silchar – Naharlagun Special: Short-terminated at New Harangajao

  • Train No. 20501 Agartala – Anand Vihar Terminal Tejas Express: Short-terminated at Badarpur

  • Train No. 13175 Sealdah – Silchar Kanchanjungha Express: Short-terminated at Lumding

• Earlier Journeys:

  • Train No. 12513 Charlapalli – Silchar Express (June 21): Short-terminated at Lumding

  • Train No. 12501 Kolkata – Agartala Garib Rath Express (June 22): Short-terminated at Guwahati

  • Train No. 12519 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Agartala Express (June 22): Short-terminated at Guwahati

Rescheduled Trains

• Train No. 14037 Silchar – New Delhi PSK Express, originally scheduled for June 23, has been rescheduled to depart at 06:00 hours on June 24, 2025.

Restoration Measures Underway

The N.F. Railway has deployed emergency response teams to remove debris and restore the affected stretch. Officials have also urged the NHAI to immediately undertake proper protection work by deploying manpower and heavy machinery to prevent further erosion and track damage.

In a formal communication, the Lumding Division of NFR has asked NHAI to ensure no repeat of such incidents that jeopardize the only rail lifeline to the southern Assam districts and landlocked northeastern states.

Travel Advisory

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