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Heavy rains in North Bengal hit train services; several trains cancelled, diverted, short-terminated – full list

North Bengal rain update, North Bengal train cancellation: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said there was sudden rainfall exceeding 300 mm in 12 hours in North Bengal, adding that there was simultaneously excessive flow of water into the Sankosh river and river waters from Bhutan and Sikkim.

The affected rail traffic in the region comes under the administrative control of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.North Bengal train cancellation: The affected rail traffic in the region comes under the administrative control of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone. (PTI Photo)
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Monsoon in North Bengal 2025, North Bengal train cancellation: Indian Railways (IR) has regulated the operation of several trains in the Northeast due to heavy rainfall in North Bengal. The affected rail traffic in the region comes under the administrative control of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

The death toll from floods crossed 14 in North Bengal, especially in the Darjeeling hills. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said there was sudden rainfall exceeding 300 mm in 12 hours in North Bengal, adding that there was simultaneously excessive flow of water into the Sankosh river and river waters from Bhutan and Sikkim.

The chief minister highlighted that two iron bridges had collapsed, several roads damaged and flooded, and huge tracts of land in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar inundated. There have been reports of worrying damage and losses, particularly in Mirik, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Matigara, and Alipurduar, she added.

Train affected by rain in North Bengal today

In a statement, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northeast Frontier Railway said: “Due to heavy rain and water flowing over the railway tracks at certain locations in North Bengal under Alipurduar Division, it has been decided that a number of trains will be diverted/cancelled/short terminated as follows.”

North Bengal Rain Update: Trains Affected – Full List

Diversion of trains:

Cancellation of trains on 5th October, 2025:

Partial Cancellation of trains:

Short Termination & Short Origination of Trains:

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