Due to excessive rainfall in and around Dhemaji district of Assam and subsequent flooding and bank erosions affecting a railway bridge, train operations have been suspended between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations.
This bridge, constructed in 1965, and later converted to broad gauge, was in good and safe condition, but due to washing away of a large portion of the river bank during the heavy rains, one of its piers became unstable.
The flood situation has worsened as the area received more than 110 mm rainfall in the last 48 hours.
However, 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 by the river, a railway official said.
Movement of trains on the route between Murkongselek and Silapathar under the Tinsukia division will remain suspended until further notice, he informed.
Trains on this route will be short terminated and short originated from Silapathar. Arrangement of buses are being made for transporting willing passengers from Murkongselek to Silapathar.
Help desks have already been opened at Dhemaji, Silapathar and Murkongselek stations for providing all necessary assistance to passengers. The situation is being monitored closely by NF Railway authorities in collaboration with district and state government authorities, the official added.
Heavy Rain Hits Dhemaji: NF Railway Halts Murkongselek-Silapathar Trains After Bridge Erosion
