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Assam Floods Halt Simaluguri–Namtiali Railway Line
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 06:18 PM
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Heavy rains in Assam have caused flooding that has disrupted railway operations, leading to the suspension of the Simaluguri–Namtiali route.
The Indian Railways has suspended the Simaluguri–Namtiali section after severe flooding in Assam following heavy monsoon rains.
Floodwaters have damaged tracks and bridges along the route, making train operations unsafe. The suspension is expected to continue until repairs are completed.
Passengers are advised to use alternative routes, and the railway has arranged temporary bus services to mitigate the disruption.
Assam Railway Zone officials have coordinated with local authorities to restore service as quickly and safely as possible, underscoring the vulnerability of infrastructure to monsoon‑related floods.
Floodwaters have damaged tracks and bridges along the route, making train operations unsafe. The suspension is expected to continue until repairs are completed.
Passengers are advised to use alternative routes, and the railway has arranged temporary bus services to mitigate the disruption.
Assam Railway Zone officials have coordinated with local authorities to restore service as quickly and safely as possible, underscoring the vulnerability of infrastructure to monsoon‑related floods.