For the last few weeks, Bihar has been receiving continuous rain. The Ganga and other major streams of the state are running above the danger level. Regular rainfall and flooding have affected normal life in the state. Several roads and major train tracks have submerged underwater due to floods.
People residing in both cities and villages are facing difficulty in commuting. The flooding has affected train services in the state as well. With several railway tracks submerged in water, the Indian Railways has decided to cancel a large number of trains in the state. According to information, the Indian Railways has shut its operations in Jamalpur to the Sahibganj route and train services between Bhagalpur and Kahalgaon stations.
According to Indian Railways officials, the water level has reached the guard of bridge number 144A near Lailakh Mamlaka stations. “The DRM on learning about water level reaching till the guard of the bridge immediately directed to stop all trains crossing the bridge,” added the officer. The officer also informed that the trains will start functioning in this route after we are confirmed that the bridge has not suffered major damages due to the flood. As flood recedes, we will examine the bridge thoroughly and trials will be done by running light engines, added the officer.
According to an Indian Railways notification Rajendarnagar-Banka Intercity special train, Sahibganj-Danapur intercity special train, Malda-Kiul special, Jamalpur-Bhagalpur-Jamalpur special, Sahibganj-Jamalpur special, Jamalpur-Kiul special and Banka-Rajendranagar special trains have been cancelled. At the same time, Vikramshila Express, Howrah-Gaya Special, Down Farakka Express, Brahmaputra Mail and Bhagalpur-Lokmanya Tilak Special have been diverted to run via Banka.
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