N.F. Railway to Begin Multi Section Digital Axle Counter Commissioning at New Jalpaiguri Yard

 Guwahati, 19^th July, 2026: 

Northeast Frontier Railway has achieved another significant milestone in its journey towards modernising railway infrastructure with the commissioning of the Multi Section Digital Axle Counter (MSDAC) at New Jalpaiguri Yard under Katihar Division. The commissioning work is scheduled to be undertaken from 26^th to 28^th July, 2026. This advanced signalling system will significantly enhance train detection capabilities, strengthen operational safety, improve reliability and facilitate smoother train movements through one of the busiest railway yards in the region. To facilitate the commissioning work, a few train services will be temporarily regulated as detailed below:

 

Cancellation of train:

·        Train No. 55749/55750 (New Jalpaiguri – Haldibari – New Jalpaiguri) Passenger commencing journey on 28^th July, 2026 will remain cancelled.

 

Partial cancellation of trains:

·        Train No. 22301 (Howrah – New Jalpaiguri) Vande Bharat Express commencing journey on 28^th July, 2026 will be short-terminated at Kishanganj. Consequently, the service between Kishanganj and New Jalpaiguri will remain cancelled.

·        Train No. 22302 (New Jalpaiguri – Howrah) Vande Bharat Express commencing journey on 28th July, 2026 will originate from Kishanganj. Consequently, the service between New Jalpaiguri and Kishanganj will remain cancelled.

Rescheduling of trains:

·        Train No. 14037 (Silchar - New Delhi) Express commencing journey on 27^th July, 2026 will depart from Silchar at 21:10 hrs instead of 19:10 hrs.

·        Train No. 12510 (Guwahati – SMVT Bengaluru) Express commencing journey on 28^th July, 2026 will depart from Guwahati at 07:45 hrs instead of 06:15 hrs.

·        Train No. 13142 (New Alipurduar – Sealdah) Express commencing journey on 28^th July, 2026 will depart from New Alipurduar at 12:50 hrs instead of 11:50 hrs.

 

Diversion of trains:

·        Train Nos. 20504 and 12424 (New Delhi – Dibrugarh) Rajdhani Express, Train Nos. 20505 and 12423 (Dibrugarh – New Delhi) Rajdhani Express and Train No. 20501 (Agartala – Anand Vihar Terminal) Tejas Rajdhani Express commencing journey on 27^th July, 2026 will be diverted via Aluabari Road –Thakurganj–Siliguri – Gulma. During the diversion, these trains will bypass New Jalpaiguri and make a temporary stoppage at Siliguri Junction.

Regulation of train:

·        Train No. 15631 (Barmer – Guwahati) Express commencing journey on 26^th July, 2026 may be regulated by approximately 60 minutes on its scheduled time.

 

The details of stoppages and timings of these trains are available at IRCTC website and are also being notified in various newspapers and social media platforms of N. F. Railway. Passengers are requested to verify the details before undertaking their journey.