Train Services Gradually Restored Post Cyclone Remal, Relief for Stranded Passengers
Guwahati, May 28, 2024: In the wake of Cyclone Remal, train services in the affected regions have been gradually restored, providing much-needed relief to passengers who were stranded due to the adverse weather conditions. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the reinstatement of several train services that were earlier suspended due to the cyclone. However, while the majority of trains have resumed operations, a few exceptions remain.
The NFR confirmed that trains originally canceled, have largely resumed, with the exception of six specific routes. The routes still suspended include:
1. Train no. 05637 (Naharlagun – Silchar) Express
2. Train no. 15704 (Bongaigaon – New Jalpaiguri) Express
3. Train no. 07514 (Bamanhat – Siliguri Jn.) DEMU
4. Train no. 05687 (Dullabcherra – Silchar) Passenger
5. Train no. 05660 (Vangaichungpao – Silchar) Passenger
6. Train no. 05568 (Bhairabi – Silchar) Passenger
Furthermore, train services canceled earlier, have also been restored, providing further relief to travelers in the region. The comprehensive list of restored train services includes:
– Train no. 05421/22 (Malda Town – Balurghat – Malda Town) Express
– Train no. 15464/63 (Siliguri Jn. – Balurghat – Siliguri Jn.) Intercity Express
– Train no. 15467 (Siliguri Jn. – Bamanhat) Intercity Express
– Train no. 05465/66 (Alipurduar Jn. – Bamanhat – Alipurduar Jn.)
– Train no. 15723/24 (Jogbani – Siliguri Town – Jogbani) Intercity Express
– Train no. 07520 (Siliguri Jn. – Malda Court) DEMU
– Train no. 07508 (Siliguri Jn. – Radhikapur) DEMU
– Train no. 75741/42 (Siliguri Jn. – Dhubri – Siliguri Jn.) Intercity Express
– Train no. 15777/78 (New Jalpaiguri – Alipurduar Jn. – New Jalpaiguri) Intercity Express
– Train no. 15767/68 (Siliguri Jn. – Alipurduar Jn. – Siliguri Jn.) Intercity Express
– Train no. 15703 (New Jalpaiguri – Bongaigaon) Intercity Express
– Train no. 07513 (Siliguri Jn. – Bamanhat) DEMU
– Train no. 15615/16 (Guwahati – Silchar – Guwahati) Express
– Train no. 15664/63 (Silchar – Agartala – Silchar) Intercity Express
– Train no. 05682 (Silchar – Maishashan) Passenger
– Train no. 05659 (Silchar – Vangaichungpao) Passenger
– Train no. 05567 (Silchar – Bhairabi) Passenger
– Train no. 07684/83 (Agartala – Sabroom – Agratala) DEMU
– Train no. 07688/87 (Agartala – Sabroom – Agratala) DEMU
– Train no. 07690/89 (Agartala – Sabroom – Agratala) DEMU
Additionally, certain train services have been restored with staggered schedules. These include:
– Train no. 05683 (Maishashan- Silchar) Passenger, train no. 05688 (Silchar – Dullabcherra) Passenger, and train no. 05638 (Silchar – Naharlagun) Express, commencing journey on May 27, 2024.
– Train no. 07519 (Malda Court – Siliguri Jn.) DEMU and train no. 07507 (Radhikapur – Siliguri Jn.), commencing journey on May 28, 2024.
– Train no. 15468 (Balurghat – Siliguri Jn.) Intercity Express, commencing journey on May 27 and 29, 2024.
This comprehensive restoration of train services signifies a step towards normalcy in the wake of Cyclone Remal’s disruption. Travelers are advised to check the latest updates and schedules before planning their journeys to ensure a smooth travel experience.
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