Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Assam floods disrupt rail services
In 2026, heavy floods in Assam, India, caused by heavy rainfall, have disrupted train services.
Over 30 trains have been cancelled, diverted, or shortened because the floodwaters covered the railway tracks and stations.
The Simaluguri station and nearby areas are badly affected.
To keep passengers safe, Indian Railways has stopped train services between Simaluguri and Namtiali, and Simaluguri and Selenghat.
Trains going to Dibrugarh and Tinsukia are now taking a different route through Rangiya, Rangapara, and Dibrugarh.
This has caused problems for travelers and businesses, but it's important to ensure everyone's safety during the floods.
Over 30 trains cancelled, diverted, or short-terminated due to flooding in Assam.
Simaluguri station yard, railway tracks, and nearby areas submerged by floodwaters.
Train movement suspended between Simaluguri-Namtiali and Simaluguri-Selenghat sections.
Long-distance trains diverted via the Rangiya-Rangapara-Dibrugarh route.
Disruptions cause significant inconvenience and economic impact but are necessary for passenger safety.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
- What
- Cancellation, diversion, and short-termination of over 30 trains due to flooding in Assam
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Floodwaters have submerged railway tracks and stations, posing safety risks and operational challenges
Passenger Safety Advocates
Economic Impact Concerns
Train Cancellations and Diversions
Passenger Safety Advocates
The cancellations and diversions are necessary to ensure passenger safety during the floods.
Economic Impact Concerns
The disruptions cause significant economic losses and inconvenience for travelers and businesses.
- Affected Stations
- Simaluguri, Namtiali, Selenghat
- Affected Sections
- Simaluguri-Namtiali, Simaluguri-Selenghat
- Number of Trains Affected
- Over 30
- Alternative Route
- Rangiya-Rangapara-Dibrugarh
- Affected Areas
- Simaluguri station yard, railway tracks, railway colony, and nearby areas