Operation of Special Train of Northeast Frontier Railway on the Guwahati to New Halflong route
4th September 2021
To All Members
Sub: Operation of Special Train of Northeast Frontier Railway w.e.f. 28.08.2021 on the Guwahati to New Halflong route
Dear Friends,
The Special train of Northeast Frontier Railway with one Vistadome coach and 4 AC Chair car coaches has started operating from 28.08.2021 on the Guwahati to New Halflong route.
The special Vistadome train service will run between Guwahati - New Halflong section with stoppage at Maderdisa and Maibong stations. Initially, it will be a twice a week service i.e. on every Saturday and Wednesday. The frequency can be increased based on the overall response of tourists availing of the service. Besides the Vistadome coach, the train will also have air-conditioned chair cars. It will be an exclusively reserved service with the provision of advance booking. The train will depart from Guwahati at 6:35 AM and reach New Halflong at 11:55 AM covering a distance of 269 km through the North Cachar Hill region. The return journey from New Halflong will commence at 5 PM and arrive at Guwahati station at 10:45 PM.
Attached please find a brief on Hafflong and nearby tourist attractions.
With regards,
Rajnish Kaistha
Hony. Secretary
