MALIGAON, Feb 17: Indian Railways (IR) has introduced additional train stoppages across Assam, West Bengal and Bihar under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Frontier Railway, effective from 17th February, 2026. The move has been widely welcomed, sparking heartfelt appreciation and celebrations among passengers and local communities. For countless families, students, traders, and patients, these new stoppages signify more than operational adjustments, they represent long-awaited opportunities for smoother, faster and more dignified travel.
Train No 75729/75730 (Guwahati–Silghat Town–Guwahati) DEMU has been provided with new stoppages at Digaru railway station, which were formally flagged off by Bijuli Kalita Medhi, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Digaru railway station. Similarly, Union Minister of State for Education & Development of North Eastern Region, Dr Sukanta Majumdar flagged off the new stoppages of Train No 13063/13064 (Howrah–Balurghat–Howrah) Express and Train No 13161/13162 (Kolkata–Balurghat–Kolkata) Express at Daulatpur Hat railway station.
He also flagged off Train No 15464/15463 (Siliguri Jn–Balurghat–Siliguri Jn) Intercity Express, introducing its new stoppage at Rampur Bazar railway station. Additionally, Train No. 15483/15484 (Alipurduar Jn.–Delhi–Alipurduar Jn.) Mahananda Express has been provided a new stoppage at Naksalbari Railway Station.
Train No 75705/75706 (Radhikapur–Siliguri Jn–Radhikapur) Intercity Express now has stoppages at Batasi and Adhikari railway stations. Likewise, Train No 15463/15464 (Balurghat–Siliguri Jn–Balurghat) Intercity Express has also been allotted a new stoppage at Adhikari railway station. These new stoppages were flagged off by Raju Bista, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), from Naksalbari, Batasi and Adhikari railway stations, marking a significant boost to regional connectivity and passenger convenience.
On 16th February 2026, Train No 15484/15483 (Delhi–Alipurduar Jn–Delhi) Mahananda Express and Train No 15778/15777 (Alipurduar Jn–New Jalpaiguri–Alipurduar Jn) Tourist Express were ceremonially flagged off with their newly introduced stoppages Sivok and Gulma railway station respectively. These inaugurations were flagged off by MP Raju Bista from Sivok and Gulma. Additionally, Train No 75705/75706 (Radhikapur–Siliguri Jn–Radhikapur) Intercity Express commenced its new stoppages at Telta and Sudhani Railway Station.
The stoppages were flagged off by Lok Sabha MP Tariq Anwar and MLA Sangita Devi from Telta and Sudhani railway stations respectively, marking another step forward in improving regional railway accessibility for local passengers.
Across all these stations, people have shared a strong feeling of gratitude and hope. They see the new train stoppages not just as better travel facilities, but also as recognition of their needs and the growing importance of their region. Through these people-focused steps, Indian Railways and the Northeast Frontier Railway have improved both connectivity and public trust, showing their continued commitment to inclusive services and passenger well-being.