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Landslides Suspend Siliguri-Darjeeling Toy Train, NH-10 Traffic Risky Amidst Continuous Rain
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News18•25-09-2026, 17:57
Landslides Suspend Siliguri-Darjeeling Toy Train, NH-10 Traffic Risky Amidst Continuous Rain
  • •Continuous rain caused landslides on Siliguri-Darjeeling toy train tracks, suspending service.
  • •Large boulders fell between Gayabari and Mahanadi stations; minor landslides occurred between Rongtong and Tindharia.
  • •Railway workers have commenced repair operations on the damaged toy train line.
  • •NH-10 at 20th mile Bardang, Sikkim, faces risky traffic due to falling stones and debris from hillsides.
  • •Travelers are advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid stopping in risky areas on NH-10.

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The toy train service between Siliguri and Darjeeling was suspended because continuous heavy rains caused landslides and large boulders to fall onto the tracks between Gayabari and Mahanadi stations.

Landslides and track damage were reported between Gayabari and Mahanadi stations, as well as minor landslides between Rongtong and Tindharia stations.

Travelers and drivers on NH-10 were advised to exercise extra caution due to falling stones, mud, and debris accumulating near Bardang in Sikkim, making travel risky and dangerous.