Over 50,000 Cubic Metres of Debris Block Rail Line in Lumding–Badarpur Section

Following a massive landslide in the Lumding–Badarpur hill section, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has claimed to have launched restoration efforts on a war footing to resume disrupted train services.

The landslide, which brought an estimated 50,000 cubic metres of debris onto the tracks near the retaining wall, has severely impacted rail connectivity to South Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur.

A high-level emergency coordination meeting was held, bringing together senior officials of NFR, the State Government, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), and other relevant agencies. The collective focus: rapid clearance of the debris and restoration of rail operations with utmost safety.

Train operations on the affected section have been temporarily suspended as a safety precaution. The NFR has deployed heavy machinery and specialized teams to expedite the removal of at least 30,000 cubic metres of muck, enabling work on the damaged rail infrastructure to begin.

Key Train Cancellations (Complete):

The following trains have been cancelled for safety reasons:

• June 24, 2025:

  • Train No. 15611 (Rangiya – Silchar) Express

  • Train No. 15612 (Silchar – Rangiya) Express

  • Train No. 15615 (Guwahati – Silchar) Express

• June 25, 2025:

  • Train No. 15616 (Silchar – Guwahati) Express

  • Train No. 15888/15887 (Guwahati – Badarpur – Guwahati) Tourist Express

  • Train No. 22450 (New Delhi – Guwahati) PSK Express

• June 27, 2025:

  • Train No. 12503 (SMVT Bengaluru – Agartala) Humsafar Express

Partial Cancellations & Short-Terminations:

• Train No. 15625 (Deoghar – Agartala) Express (June 23): Short-terminated at Lumding, cancelled between Lumding and Agartala.

• Train No. 13173 (Sealdah – Sabroom) Kanchanjunga Express (June 24): Short-terminated at Lumding, cancelled between Lumding and Sabroom.

• Train No. 12516 (Silchar – Coimbatore) Express (June 24): Short-originated from Guwahati, cancelled between Silchar and Guwahati.

• Train No. 13176 (Silchar – Sealdah) Kanchanjunga Express (June 25): Short-originated from Lumding, cancelled between Silchar and Lumding.

• Train No. 12502 (Agartala – Kolkata) Garib Rath Express (June 25): Short-originated from Guwahati, cancelled between Agartala and Guwahati.

Railway officials from Lumding Division and Headquarters are stationed at the landslide site to supervise and coordinate the restoration efforts 24/7. The railway administration has emphasized that passenger safety is their top priority and that operations will resume only after thorough safety inspections.

Passengers are urged to stay updated through official railway communication platforms including the NFR website, railway helpline numbers, and official social media channels such as Twitter (@RailNf) and Facebook (@NFRailway).

“We deeply regret the inconvenience caused and are doing everything possible to restore connectivity swiftly while ensuring safety,” said Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of NFR.

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