Torrential rains and widespread flooding in Assam have severely disrupted normal life and damaged critical public infrastructure across the region. The railway network has been particularly hit, with floodwaters submerging tracks and damaging railway infrastructure in the Simaluguri section under the Tinsukia division. In response, the Northeast Frontier Railway has adjusted train schedules to ensure passenger safety, cancelling 11 services, rerouting 8 long-distance Express trains, and short-terminating 2 others. Passengers were alerted to these operational changes via a post on X by Northeast Frontier Railway.
Impact of Flooding on the Regional Rail Network
Continuous heavy rainfall across several districts of Assam has caused major rivers to overflow, flooding low-lying areas and damaging vital transport links. The Simaluguri area in the Tinsukia rail division remains among the worst affected, with water accumulating over railway tracks and compromising signaling infrastructure. Prioritizing commuter safety, railway authorities suspended operations through the affected stretches. Officials indicated that full service will be restored only after floodwaters recede and safety inspections confirm the tracks are secure for travel.
Complete List of Cancelled Train Services
According to official notifications from the Northeast Frontier Railway, 11 trains scheduled for August 4 and August 5 have been cancelled. Passengers planning travel on these dates are advised to check the details below
- Train 15603 (Guwahati-Ledo Intercity Express): Cancelled on August 4.
- Train 15927 (Rangiya-New Tinsukia Intercity Express): Cancelled on August 4.
- Train 55914 (Tinsukia-Jorhat Town Passenger): Cancelled on August 5.
- Train 55913 (Jorhat Town-Tinsukia Passenger): Cancelled on August 5.
- Train 75602 (Tinsukia-Lumding DEMU): Cancelled on August 5.
- Train 75601 (Lumding-Tinsukia DEMU): Cancelled on August 5.
- Train 15604 (Ledo-Guwahati Intercity Express): Cancelled on August 5.
- Train 15928 (New Tinsukia-Rangiya Intercity Express): Cancelled on August 5.
- Train 15967 (Rangiya-Ledo Intercity Express): Cancelled on August 5.
- Train 55909 (Simaluguri-Dibrugarh Passenger): Cancelled on August 5.
- Train 55910 (Dibrugarh-Simaluguri Jn Passenger): Cancelled on August 5.
Short-Terminated and Short-Originated Services
Due to track submergence in affected sections, two trains have had their journeys shortened
- Train 15669 (Guwahati-Dibrugarh Nagaland Express): Leaving on August 4, this train will terminate at Mariani Junction instead of proceeding to Dibrugarh.
- Train 15670 (Dibrugarh-Guwahati Nagaland Express): Leaving on August 5, this train will originate from Mariani Junction rather than Dibrugarh.
Details of Diverted Train Routes
To keep long-distance connections operational while bypassing submerged tracks, 8 key trains have been rerouted through alternative stations
- Train 20504 (New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express): Departing August 4, running via Rangiya, Guwahati, Rangapara North, North Lakhimpur, and Dibrugarh.
- Train 15959 (Howrah-Dibrugarh Express): Departing August 4, running via Rangiya, Rangapara North, North Lakhimpur, and Dibrugarh.
- Train 12423 (Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani Express): Departing August 5, diverted via Dibrugarh, North Lakhimpur, Rangapara North, Rangiya, Guwahati, Rangiya, and New Bongaigaon.
- Train 20503 (Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani Express): Departing August 5, diverted via Dibrugarh, North Lakhimpur, Rangapara North, Rangiya, Guwahati, Rangiya, and New Bongaigaon.
- Train 15909 (Dibrugarh-Lalgarh Avadh Assam Express): Departing August 5, running via Dibrugarh, North Lakhimpur, Rangapara North, and Rangiya.
- Train 15960 (Dibrugarh-Howrah Kamrup Express): Departing August 5, running via Dibrugarh, North Lakhimpur, Rangapara North, and Rangiya.
- Train 15946 (Dibrugarh-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express): Departing August 5, running via Dibrugarh, North Lakhimpur, Rangapara North, and Rangiya.
- Train 22504 (Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express): Departing August 5, running via Dibrugarh, North Lakhimpur, Rangapara North, and Rangiya.
Passenger Advisory and Helpline Information
Given the significant alterations to train schedules, Indian Railways has urged all passengers to verify the current status of their trains before heading to the station. Real-time updates are available on the official National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website. Travelers can also dial the official helpline number 139 for immediate assistance and real-time status updates.
