Bihar is receiving heavy rains from the last few weeks. The major rivers of the state are flowing above danger level. Normal life is affected in the state due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Due to floods many roads and important train tracks got submerged under water.
Since several railway tracks are submerged in water, the Indian Railways has decided to cancel and divert a large number of trains in the state.
According to Indian Railways officials, "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," said the officer.
The officer further added, "DRM has deployed a patrolling team near the bridge to keep an eye on the water level and condition of the bridge."
As per the reports by News18, 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.