Heavy rain disrupts train services to Mizoram, repair work underway

Rail connectivity to Mizoram: Heavy rainfall has disrupted train services to Mizoram after soil erosion affected the railway track between Jamira in Assam and Bairabi in Mizoram on the Katakhal-Bairabi section on Thursday evening.

The railway authorities have started restoration work at the affected site and are closely monitoring the situation. The efforts are underway to repair the damaged section and restore normal train services. According to Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), around 70 metres of railway track has been affected by soil erosion, with the impact extending up to 40 metres from the centre of the track.

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance.

In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com.

Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks.

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