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Train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari in Assam have been suspended after heavy rainfall affected railway operations. (Image generate using AI)
Assam train services suspended: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has suspended train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations in Assam following heavy rainfall. The area falls under the jurisdiction of Rangiya Division.
According to the NFR, train operations have been suspended after more than 110 mm of rainfall in and around Assam’s Dhemaji district triggered flooding and severe bank erosion, affecting a railway bridge at KM 408/11-13.
It said the bridge, originally built in 1965 and later converted to broad gauge (BG), was in good and safe condition. However, heavy rainfall washed away a large portion of the riverbank, causing one of its piers to become unstable.
“There is no damage to any train or any injury to any person. This is a low-traffic branch line, and all traffic was already stopped beforehand due to the heavy flooding of the river,” the NFR said.
Assam: Train services suspended between Murkongselek and Silapathar stations due to heavy rain
The zonal railway further said that train services on the Murkongselek-Silapathar route, under the Tinsukia Division, have also been suspended until further notice.
“Trains on this route will be short-terminated and short originated from Silapathar. Arrangement of buses is being made for transporting willing passengers from Murkongselek to Silapathar,” it added.
NFR opens help desks at railway stations to assist passengers
The zonal railway has also opened help desks at Dhemaji, Silapathar and Murkongselek stations to provide all necessary assistance to passengers. “The situation is being monitored closely by NF Railway authorities in collaboration with district and state government authorities,” it stated.
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Assam rainfall news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and light to moderate rainfall at many to most places across Assam on Monday, June 29. Heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) to very heavy rainfall (12–20 cm) is also likely at isolated places in the districts of Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, and Barpeta.
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