More trains linking Tripura cancelled, short terminated
In view of the disruption in rail services following landslide in Lumding – Badarpur hill section, The Northeast Frontier Railway has cancelled or short terminated three more trains connecting Tripura.
According to NFR sources, Train No. 12503 (SMVT Bengaluru - Agartala) Humsafar Express commencing journey on 27th June, 2025, has been cancelled.
Train no- 12502 (Agartala– Kolkata) Garib Rath Express commencing journey on 25th June, 2025 will be short originated from Guwahati and will remain partially cancelled between Agartala and Guwahati.
Similarly, train no- 15625 (Deoghar– Agartala) Express commencing journey on 23rd June, 2025 was short terminated at Lumding and it remained partially cancelled between Lumding and Agartala.
Train no- 13173 (Sealdah– Sabroom) Kanchanjunga Express commencing journey on 24th June, 2025 was short terminated at Lumding. The train was partially cancelled between Lumding and Sabroom.
A press release from the NFR said, continuous efforts are underway by the Railways and State authorities for early restoration.
A high-level emergency meeting was convened to review the situation and formulate immediate solutions attended by senior officials of N. F. Railway, State Government, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and other concerned agencies.
“Train operations had to be suspended to ensure the safety of passengers and railway assets. Northeast Frontier Railway is working round-the-clock by deploying heavy machinery, equipment and manpower at the site to clear debris and restore the track at the earliest. Continuous joint monitoring and coordinated efforts are in progress and train services are expected to return to normal as soon as the safety of the line is ensured,” the press release said.
Until restoration is completed, according to NFR, it has been decided to cancel/partial cancel certain trains for the safety of passengers. Passengers are requested to stay updated through official railway communication channels for further information regarding train movements and restoration of services.
As per estimates, around 50,000 cubic metres of muck and stones have come towards the railway retaining wall. At least 30,000 cubic metres is to be cleared so that work on the track can begin as early as possible. Railway teams are working on a war footing and senior railway officials from Lumding Division and Headquarters are camping at the site to monitor and coordinate restoration efforts.
The NFR assured that all efforts are being made on a war footing to restore train operations while ensuring safety. The passengers have been advised to check for the latest updates on train services through official railway websites, helplines and social media handles.
