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Heavy Rain in Kangra Cancels Pathankot–Joginder Nagar Narrow‑Gauge Trains
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 08:38 PM
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Heavy rainfall in Kangra has led Indian Railways to cancel all narrow‑gauge services between Pathankot and Joginder Nagar.
Indian Railways announced the cancellation of all narrow‑gauge services on the Pathankot‑Joginder Nagar line after heavy rainfall in Kangra district made the tracks unsafe for operation. The downpour, which has caused flooding and damage to the narrow‑gauge track, prompted authorities to halt train services to protect passengers and crew.
The Pathankot‑Joginder Nagar route, which connects Punjab with Himachal Pradesh, has been a vital link for local commuters and tourists. With the trains out of service, passengers are advised to seek alternative routes or modes of transport.
Railway officials will monitor the weather and track conditions closely and will resume services as soon as it is deemed safe. In the meantime, the railway has set up information desks at major stations to assist stranded passengers.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of narrow‑gauge lines to extreme weather events, a concern that has prompted discussions about upgrading infrastructure in the region.
The Pathankot‑Joginder Nagar route, which connects Punjab with Himachal Pradesh, has been a vital link for local commuters and tourists. With the trains out of service, passengers are advised to seek alternative routes or modes of transport.
Railway officials will monitor the weather and track conditions closely and will resume services as soon as it is deemed safe. In the meantime, the railway has set up information desks at major stations to assist stranded passengers.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of narrow‑gauge lines to extreme weather events, a concern that has prompted discussions about upgrading infrastructure in the region.