Following the disruption of rail connectivity due to a landslide in Assam’s Haflong–Jatinga section, the Tripura government has moved swiftly to reassure citizens that the state has ample reserves of food and essential commodities. According to senior officials, there is enough supply to last more than 80 days, while fuel stock is sufficient for 10 days.The disruption was caused by a landslide on Monday evening, reportedly triggered by ongoing road construction work by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which dislodged boulders and debris onto the railway track. The affected Lumding–Badarpur hill section serves as a crucial link between Tripura and the rest of the country.
A senior Tripura government official told India Today NE that a high-level review meeting was held with the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to assess the situation. “We’ve reviewed our current stock of essential commodities. There is no cause for panic. Our reserves are adequate to meet the needs of the public,” the official stated.Detailed stock levels include 10 days of fuel, 5 days of LPG cylinders, rice reserves for 86 days, wheat for 56 days, and an uninterrupted supply of pulses and other essentials.
The NFR has cancelled four express trains originating from Agartala and confirmed that restoration work is in full swing. In a press release, NFR noted that an emergency meeting was convened with officials from the state government, NHAI, and other relevant agencies. “Train services have been suspended for safety reasons, but we are deploying heavy machinery, equipment, and manpower to restore operations as quickly as possible,” the statement said. Railway officials estimate it will take at least three days to resume services, provided weather conditions remain stable. In the meantime, continuous monitoring and coordinated efforts between railway and state authorities are underway to ensure a swift resolution.
