The Railway Board has taken up Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi’s appeal for improved railway connectivity in Assam by requesting a detailed report on the reopening of the historic Doomdooma railway station in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia district. The move is seen as a positive step toward addressing longstanding infrastructural gaps in the state’s transport network.
In an official letter dated July 15, Nishith Lucas Tigga, Joint Director (G-3) of the Traffic Commercial Branch, asked the Northeast Frontier Railway’s Chief Commercial Manager to examine the proposal and submit a comprehensive report by July 21. The proposal includes reviving the Doomdooma station on the Dibrugarh–Sadiya line and establishing a Passenger Reservation System (PRS) and a ticketing facility for the public.
Gogoi’s 22-Point Proposal for Railway Reforms in Assam
The report request follows Gogoi’s detailed submission to the Railway Board on July 1, outlining 22 specific proposals aimed at expanding rail services and restoring discontinued facilities. His suggestions include:
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Restoration of pre-COVID train stoppages.
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Introduction of new halts in high-demand areas.
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Construction of new level crossings to ease local transport bottlenecks.
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Extension of the Guwahati–New Bongaigaon passenger service to Fakiragram.
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Reinstatement of the Brahmaputra Mail’s full route to Dibrugarh.
Gogoi has emphasized that these changes would significantly improve transportation infrastructure, reduce regional imbalances, and strengthen Assam’s integration with the broader Indian railway network. He urged the Board to act swiftly to meet the growing mobility needs of the state.
The Doomdooma station, once a vital link in Upper Assam’s rail map, has been non-functional for years, with local residents repeatedly demanding its revival. The recent move by the Railway Board to consider the proposal has reignited hopes that this and similar underutilized stations may soon return to active service.
