Northeast Frontier Railway makes effort to restore Lumding–Badarpur connectivity

DIMAPUR — In light of the recent landslide incident that led to disruption of train services in the Lumding–Badarpur hill section, continuous efforts are underway by the railways and state authorities for early restoration.

In this regard, a high-level emergency meeting was convened to review the situation and formulate immediate solutions attended by senior officials of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), state government, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and other concerned agencies.

An update from NFR stated that it 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. He added that 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.

He, however, stated that NFR has decided to cancel/ partial cancel certain trains for the safety of passengers until the restoration is completed. Passengers are requested to stay updated through official railway communication channels for further information regarding train movements and restoration of services.

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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. It stated that 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.

Meanwhile, the railway administration has expressed regrets for the inconveniences caused to passengers due to unavoidable train cancellations and service disruptions. It informed that all efforts are being made on a war footing to restore train operations.

Passengers are further advised to check for the latest updates on train services through official railway websites, helplines and social media handles.