Restoration work of Assam-Mizoram railway track delayed due to persistent flooding in Dhaleswari River

The Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) has announced that the restoration of the crucial interstate railway track linking Assam and Mizoram will only commence after the water levels in the Dhaleswari River, which have risen alarmingly due to relentless rainfall, have sufficiently receded. 

This vital railway service, connecting the states, was severely disrupted by the heavy downpours that led to extensive soil erosion, compromising the stability of the track.

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The erosion, which occurred near Killarbak, approximately 60 kilometers from Hailakandi town, has rendered the track unsafe for use. In response to the damage, NFR has rerouted the passenger train service that typically runs between Bairabi in Mizoram and Silchar via Hailakandi. The train now operates only between Silchar and Jamira in Hailakandi, a small town about 23 kilometers from Bairabi.

As a result, travelers heading towards Mizoram are currently forced to disembark at Jamira, from where they must complete the remainder of their journey by bus. The disruption has caused significant inconvenience for passengers, as the erosion washed away the soil supporting the rail track, making it unfit for further rail operations until proper restoration can be undertaken.