Restored Train Services Bring Relief in Barak After Cyclone Remal Disruption

Following the impact of Cyclone Remal, several train services from Silchar that were earlier cancelled have now been restored. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) informed that most trains cancelled on May 28, 2024, due to the cyclone have resumed operations.

Earlier the following trains were cancelled:
1. 15615 Guwahati-Silchar Exp
2. 15616 Silchar-Guwahati Exp
3. 05637 Silchar-Naharlagun Exp
4. 05638 Naharlagun-Silchar Exp
5. 15664 Silchar-Agartala I/C Exp
6. 15663 Agartala-Silchar I/C Exp
7. 05682 Silchar-Mahisasan Pass
8. 05683 Mahisasan-Silchar Pass
9. 05688 Silchar-Dullabcherra Pass
10. 05687 Dullabcherra-Silchar Pass
11. 05659 Silchar-Vangaichungpao Pass
12. 05660 Vangaichungpao-Silchar Pass
13. 05657 Silchar-Bhairabi Pass
14. 05658 Bhairabi-Silchar Pass

However, now, some of them have been restored while it should be noted that a few services remain suspended, including Naharlagun-Silchar Express, Bongaigaon-New Jalpaiguri Express, Bamanhat-Siliguri Jn. DEMU, Dullabcherra-Silchar Passenger, Vangaichungpao-Silchar Passenger, and Bhairabi-Silchar Passenger.

In their notification dated May 27, NFR mentioned the restoration of services affected by Cyclone Remal, except for the specified trains mentioned above that continue to be suspended. However, all the trains for 29.05.24 have been restored.

It’s not uncommon for train services to face disruptions during the onset of monsoon seasons, recently due to necessary track repairs trains were disrupted in the region. The recent cancellations caused by Cyclone Remal significantly impacted travel plans across the region.

Fortunately, the restoration of these previously cancelled trains would bring relief to many passengers. Cyclone Remal, originating from the Bay of Bengal, is somewhat affecting Assam, including the Barak Valley, and several other parts of India. Reports of casualties have been noted in some severely affected areas of the nation.

As of now, Barak Valley and Assam have not experienced the full intensity of Cyclone Remal. The current situation remains relatively safe, with authorities closely monitoring further developments.