The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully restored the affected Jamira-Bairabi stretch of the Katakhal-Bairabi rail section within 10 days of the disruption caused by heavy rainfall and soil erosion.
The incident occurred on September 3, when heavy rain triggered soil erosion near the railway track, damaging approximately 70 metres of track. The erosion extended up to 40 metres from the track centre, forcing the temporary suspension of train services along the route.
Restoration work was carried out under challenging conditions, with adverse weather, unstable ground and difficult road access posing major obstacles. NFR swiftly mobilised manpower, heavy machinery and essential materials to the affected site.
Railway officials, engineers and field personnel worked round the clock to stabilise the vulnerable area and rebuild the damaged formation, ensuring that the track was made safe for train operations. The sustained 24-hour efforts enabled the vital rail link to be restored within a short period.
After completion of the restoration work, a trial run using a locomotive and one coach was successfully conducted at 4.30 pm on September 12. The trial confirmed the fitness of the restored stretch for train movement.
Train No. 55669, the Silchar-Sairang Passenger, became the first train to safely pass through the restored section.
Train services on the Katakhal-Bairabi section will resume from September 13 in a phased manner. NFR said the swift restoration demonstrates its commitment to maintaining safe and dependable railway connectivity, even in difficult terrain and severe weather conditions.
Passengers have been advised to verify the latest train stoppages and timings on the IRCTC website and NFR’s social media platforms before undertaking their journey.
