By Firstdespatch Desk Feb 14, 2026
Maligaon, Feb 14 (FD) The decision of Indian Railways to introduce several additional train stoppages at 82 stations across Assam, West Bengal and Bihar under the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been met with widespread appreciation and heartfelt celebrations among passengers and local residents.
In towns and rural belts where rail connectivity plays a crucial role in daily life, citizens have expressed immense happiness over the enhanced access to Mail/Express and premium trains. For many families, students, traders, patients etc. the new stoppages represent not merely operational changes but long awaited opportunities for easier, faster and more dignified travel.
At Dhemaji Railway Station, the introduction of stoppage for Train No. 20505/20506 Dibrugarh-New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express has been described by residents as a historic milestone. Similarly, the 20503/20504 Dibrugarh-New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express has been provided with a new stoppage at Sivsagar Town Railway Station, bringing immense pride and excitement to the residents. People gathered in large numbers to witness the first stoppage of the prestigious Rajdhani Express, celebrating the moment by distributing sweets and welcoming the train with floral and applause. Scenes of joy were witnessed at the station, where citizens expressed pride at gaining direct connectivity to the National Capital. The sentiment echoed across the region was that premium connectivity, once available only at major junctions, has now reached their doorstep.
The commencement of stoppages for the 15603/15604 Guwahati-Ledo-Guwahati Intercity Express at Kamarbandha Ali Railway Station and the 15467/15468 Siliguri-Bamanhat-Siliguri Express at Kalchini Railway Station brought visible excitement among daily commuters and tea garden communities. In New Coochbehar, the inaugural stoppage of the 22449 Guwahati-New Delhi Express was celebrated with warmth and festivity, with passengers greeting the train with flowers and expressing gratitude for improved long-distance connectivity.
In Lower Assam, the stoppage of the 12346/12345 (Guwahati-Howrah-Guwahati) Saraighat Express at Goalpara Town Railway Station has been hailed as a transformative step. Residents shared that direct access to a key intercity connection between Assam and West Bengal will significantly reduce travel hardships. At Nalbari station, the inclusion of stoppage for important train like the Silghat Town-Tambaram Express has further uplifted public emotions. Similarly, the introduction of stoppage of 15769/15770 Alipurduar Jn. – Mariani Jn. – Alipurduar Jn. Intercity Express at Sorupeta Railway Station has been warmly welcomed by passengers and local residents, who expressed gratitude for improved connectivity and enhanced travel convenience.
Across all these stations, the common emotion has been one of gratitude and optimism for people, viewing the additional stoppages not only as improved transport facilities but as recognition of their aspirations and growing regional importance. Through these people-centric measures, Indian Railways and NFR have strengthened both connectivity and public confidence, reinforcing their commitment to inclusive service and citizen welfare. PRESS RELEASE