Guwahati, June 28: On account of excessive rainfall of more than 110 mm in and around Dhemaji district of Assam and subsequent flooding and bank erosions affecting the railway bridge at KM 408/11-13, the section between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations has been suspended for train operation. This bridge, constructed in 1965, and later converted to broad gauge, was in good and safe condition, but due to washing away of a large portion of the river bank during the heavy rains, one of its piers became unstable.
There is no damage to any train or any injury to any person. This is a low traffic branch line and all traffic was already stopped beforehand due to the heavy flooding of river.
Movement of trains on the route between Murkongselek and Silapathar under the Tinsukia division will remain suspended until further notice.
Trains on this route will be short terminated and short originated from Silapathar. Arrangement of buses are being made for transporting willing passengers from Murkongselek to Silapathar.
Help desks have already been opened at Dhemaji, Silapathar and Murkongselek stations for providing all necessary assistance to passengers. The situation is being monitored closely by NF Railway authorities in collaboration with district and state government authorities.
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