Title - Train services stopped to save elephants at Alipurduar Jn. – Siliguri section

North Frontier railway has issued a circular to suspend movement of all trains in Alipurduar Jn. – Siliguri section due to movement of elephant herds in that area especially near Rajabhatkhowa station.

Railway officials are monitoring the situation and are continuously visiting the site so that train services can be commenced as soon as possible. Following train’s movement will remain controlled-

• 15483 Sikkim – Mahananda Express is controlled at Alipurduar Jn. station
• 15765 Siliguri – Dhubri Express is controlled at Rajabhatkhowa station
• 13247 Guwahati – Danapur Express is controlled at Alipurduar Jn. station
• 75715 passenger is controlled at Kalchini station.
• Freight trains will be controlled at various stations.