By Firstdespatch Desk Jul 25, 2026
Maligaon, July 25 (FD) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is carrying out extensive restoration works on a war footing in the flood-affected sections under Tinsukia Division to restore normal railway operations at the earliest. Restoration activities are progressing continuously round the clock with large-scale deployment of manpower and machinery at all affected locations.
Between Simalguri and Lakwa (Km 427/7-11 and other affected locations), cess protection and formation strengthening works are underway. A ballast rake has been positioned at the site, while unloading of boulders from wagons is in progress to reinforce the affected railway formation. In the Simalguri–Namtiali section (Km 416/6-10, 417/3-14, 415/4-6 and 418/4-6), restoration of the railway formation is continuing with simultaneous unloading of stone dust and boulders to facilitate early reopening of the section.
Protection and strengthening works are also being carried out in the Amguri–Selenghat section (Km 392/2-394/2), where sandbags, bamboo piling and rail piling are being utilized to stabilize the affected areas. Mobilization and unloading of sandbags, rails and boulders are continuing alongside these activities. In the Simalguri–Sibsagar Town section (Km 7/11-12 and 7/13-16), bamboo piling and cess protection works are in progress, while ballast is being continuously mobilized to reinforce the track formation and expedite restoration.
Overall, more than 700 labourers along with multiple heavy machines, including Poclains and JCBs, have been deployed across all affected locations to expedite restoration activities. Materials such as ballast, boulders, sandbags, stone dust and rails are being transported and utilized continuously to strengthen the damaged railway formation.
Senior railway officers of Tinsukia Division are closely monitoring the restoration works on a continuous basis, ensuring effective coordination, timely deployment of resources and adherence to safety standards. The restoration activities are being carried out round the clock with the objective of restoring train operations safely and at the earliest possible opportunity.
Northeast Frontier Railway remains committed to completing the restoration work in the shortest possible time while ensuring the safety of railway infrastructure and passengers. PRESS RELEASE