Train services hit in parts of southern Assam amid heavy rainfall

Train services in parts of southern Assam have been affected due to rising water levels on tracks and waterlogging at washing pits particularly in Silchar a Northeast Frontier Railway NFR spokesperson said on WednesdayHeavy rainfall and landslides have posed a threat to the BadarpurLumding hill section which connects Barak valley to the rest of the country though rail movement has not been snapped with onground staff and technology being deployed to ensure the tracks remain clear another NFR official saidIn view of rising water levels at railway tracks and waterlogging at Silchar washing pits train services over certain sections of NFR have been affected the spokesperson said in a statementAs a result few trains have been cancelled shortterminatedoriginated or rescheduled he addedThe BadarpurDullabcherra DullabcherraBadarpur SilcharDullabcherra and AgartalaDharmanagar passenger trains have been cancelled for the dayThe DullabcherraSilchar and DharmanagarAgartala passenger trains will remain cancelled on Thursday the spokesperson saidThe BairabiSilcharBairabi Express commencing journey on Wednesday will be shortterminated at Katakhal Junction and remain cancelled between Katakhal Junction and SilcharThe AgartalaArunachalAgartala Express commencing journey on Wednesday will be shortterminated at Badarpur and remain cancelled between Badarpur and ArunachalThe SilcharGuwahati Express commencing journey on Wednesday will be shortterminated from Badarpur and will remain cancelled between Silchar and Badarpur the spokesperson addedAnother NFR official said that water from the Barak River which flows close to Silchar railway station has entered parts of the station rendering difficulties in normal operationsHe said that as the washing pits are inundated the maintenance of the trains parked there has not been possible and it has led to the cancellation or rescheduling of some trainsRegarding the BadarpurLumding hill section he said small landslides incidents of boulders blocking tracks etc have been reported over the last few daysBut our personnel are working around the clock and clearing the tracks Some shortdistance passenger trains have been cancelled but no longdistance trains have been cancelled so far We are ensuring movement with some time and speed adjustments to minimise problems for the passenger the official addedRecognising the challenges posed by the North East regions complex terrain and severe weather conditions NFR has intensified its monitoring and maintenance activities to ensure passenger safety and infrastructure integrity since last week an official statement saidStationary watchmen have been deployed at all vulnerable locations with particular emphasis on critical sections such as the BadarpurLumding hill section and various locations in TripuraRegular patrolling is being conducted and senior officials including the additional general manager and divisional railway managers of NFR are supervising the situation continuouslyTrolley patrolling is being carried out by officers to ensure close monitoring and regular inspections are being undertakenNFR has also adopted technological initiatives to address its risks associated with landslides drainage issues and embankment stabilityThese include dronebased LiDAR Light Detection and Ranging highresolution aerial imaging and electromagnetic surveys over an 80km stretch of the BadarpurLumding hill sectionTerrestrial Laser Scanning TLS has been introduced at critical points to enhance tunnel safety and structural monitoring during peak rainfall periods the statement addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever