Eastern Railway has cancelled multiple train services after land subsidence was reported near New Farakka station in the Malda Division of West Bengal. The cancellations apply to journeys beginning on September 4 and September 5 and have disrupted rail operations on routes connecting North Bengal and neighbouring regions with Kolkata and Howrah.
The affected services include long-distance Express trains, premium intercity services and local passenger operations. The railway cancellations were announced following the reported ground subsidence near New Farakka station.
Services cancelled for September 4
For journeys starting on September 4, Eastern Railway cancelled the following trains:
- 13170 Saharsa-Sealdah Hate Bazare Express
- 13190 Balurghat-Sealdah Express
- 13034 Katihar-Howrah Express
- 12042 New Jalpaiguri-Howrah Shatabdi Express
- 22302 New Jalpaiguri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
- 13064 Balurghat-Howrah Express
- 13150 Alipurduar-Sealdah Kanchankanya Express
- 12344 Haldibari-Sealdah Darjeeling Mail
- 12378 New Alipurduar-Sealdah Padatik Express
- 13432 Balurghat-Nabadwip Dham Express
- 13436 Gomtinagar-Malda Town Amrit Bharat Express
3 local service pairs were also cancelled for journeys commencing on September 4: 63031/63032 Azimganj-Katwa-Azimganj MEMU, 53055/53056 Katwa-Ahmedpur-Katwa Passenger and 63039/63040 Katwa-Ahmedpur-Katwa MEMU.
Services cancelled for September 5
The cancellations continue for journeys beginning on September 5. The affected trains include 08048 Naharlagun-Santragachi Special, 12346 Guwahati-Howrah Saraighat Express, 13148 Bamanhat-Sealdah Uttarbanga Express and 13150 Alipurduar-Sealdah Kanchankanya Express.
Eastern Railway also cancelled 12344 Haldibari-Sealdah Darjeeling Mail, 13190 Balurghat-Sealdah Express, 12378 New Alipurduar-Sealdah Padatik Express, 13116 Jalpaiguri Road-Sealdah Humsafar Express and 13146 Radhikapur-Kolkata Express for the same travel date.
The remaining cancellations for September 5 are 13160 Jogbani-Kolkata Express, 13034 Katihar-Howrah Express, 13054 Radhikapur-Howrah Kulik Express, 13162 Balurghat-Kolkata Tebhaga Express, 13142 New Alipurduar-Sealdah Teesta Torsa Express and 13012 Malda Town-Howrah Intercity Express.
Impact on passengers
The affected trains serve several important connections between North Bengal, Malda, Kolkata and Howrah, along with routes involving Assam, Bihar and other neighbouring areas. The cancellations therefore affect both intercity passengers and travellers using regional services around the Malda Division.
The disruption covers multiple categories of trains. Passengers booked on the listed services for the specified dates will be affected by the cancellations, including those travelling on the Shatabdi Express, Vande Bharat Express, Humsafar Express, Amrit Bharat Express and several conventional Express services.
The railway action follows the land subsidence near New Farakka station. The reported ground movement has led Eastern Railway to cancel services operating through the affected area for the 2 travel dates identified in its announcement.
Conclusion
Eastern Railway’s cancellations for September 4 and September 5 have disrupted a broad set of North Bengal and eastern India rail connections after land subsidence near New Farakka station. The affected list covers long-distance, premium and local services across the Malda Division network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why were trains cancelled near New Farakka?
Eastern Railway cancelled the services after land subsidence was reported near New Farakka station in Malda Division.
Q. Which dates are covered by the cancellations?
The cancellations apply to journeys commencing on September 4 and September 5.
Q. Is the New Jalpaiguri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express affected?
Yes. The 22302 New Jalpaiguri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express is cancelled for journeys beginning on September 4.
Q. Are local trains also cancelled?
Yes. The 63031/63032 Azimganj-Katwa-Azimganj MEMU, 53055/53056 Katwa-Ahmedpur-Katwa Passenger and 63039/63040 Katwa-Ahmedpur-Katwa MEMU services are cancelled for journeys commencing on September 4.
Q. Which regions are affected by the disruption?
The cancellations affect train connections involving North Bengal and neighbouring regions with Kolkata and Howrah.
Q. Is the Guwahati-Howrah Saraighat Express cancelled?
Yes. The 12346 Guwahati-Howrah Saraighat Express is cancelled for journeys beginning on September 5.
