Archive · 5 Sep 2026
North Bengal Trains Cancelled After Landslides as Relief Begins
Landslides blocked railway routes in north Bengal.
Because of this, several trains were cancelled.
Some passengers became stuck on trains.
The state government gave them free bus rides, food and drinking water.
Officials also worked to find places for passengers to stay.
Twenty buses were provided to help move people.
Repair workers began fixing the damage so trains could run again.
The government said it was watching the situation closely.
Several trains to north Bengal were cancelled after sudden landslides damaged railway routes.
The state government arranged free bus rides, food packets and drinking water for stranded passengers.
Officials said 20 buses were provided to assist people stuck on trains.
Accommodation was being arranged while repair work was conducted on a war-footing basis.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the situation was being closely monitored and praised the Damodar Valley Corporation's reservoir management.
- Who
- The West Bengal state government, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addressing the response, assisted stranded passengers.
- What
- Several trains to north Bengal were cancelled after landslides, prompting relief measures including buses, food, water and accommodation.
- When
- After sudden landslides; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- On railway routes serving north Bengal in West Bengal.
- Why
- Landslides caused damage and disrupted train operations.
- Disruption
- Several trains to north Bengal were cancelled.
- Passenger assistance
- The government provided free bus rides, food packets and drinking water.
- Buses provided
- Twenty buses were made available to help stranded passengers.
- Accommodation
- Arrangements were being made to house passengers who remained stranded.
- Repairs
- Officials said damage-repair work was proceeding on a war-footing basis.
- Water management
- Suvendu Adhikari praised the Damodar Valley Corporation over the release of excess water.