Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Northeast Frontier Railway Restores Katakhal-Bairabi Rail Line After Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rain damaged part of a railway line near Bairabi.
The damage affected about 70 metres of track.
Train services had to stop while the railway was repaired.
Northeast Frontier Railway sent workers, machines and materials to the site.
The ground was unstable and the weather remained difficult.
Workers operated day and night to rebuild and strengthen the damaged area.
A test train passed safely on 12 September 2026.
Regular train services will begin returning in stages from 13 September.
Northeast Frontier Railway restored the affected Jamira-Bairabi stretch on 12 September 2026.
Heavy rainfall on 3 September caused soil erosion affecting about 70 metres of track.
The erosion extended up to 40 metres from the track centre, suspending train services temporarily.
A locomotive-and-coach trial run at 16:30 confirmed the restored stretch was safe for trains.
Train services will resume in phases from 13 September, with passengers advised to check updated timings.
- Who
- Northeast Frontier Railway officials, engineers and field personnel carried out the restoration.
- What
- The affected Jamira-Bairabi stretch of the Katakhal-Bairabi rail section was restored and cleared for train movement.
- When
- The damage occurred on 3 September 2026; restoration was completed and tested on 12 September, with services resuming from 13 September 2026.
- Where
- On the Jamira-Bairabi stretch of the Katakhal-Bairabi rail section, including the route used by the Silchar-Sairang Passenger.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused soil erosion near the track, making repairs necessary to restore safe railway connectivity.
- Damage date
- 3 September 2026
- Restoration date
- 12 September 2026
- Affected track
- Approximately 70 metres
- Erosion distance
- Up to 40 metres from the track centre
- Trial run
- A locomotive and one coach passed the stretch at 16:30 on 12 September
- First train after restoration
- Train No. 55669, the Silchar-Sairang Passenger
- Service resumption
- Phased resumption from 13 September 2026