East Central Railway Work Necessitates Train Cancellations and Diversions
The Railways have announced significant disruptions due to developmental works, affecting numerous train services.
JAMSHEDPUR – The East Central Railway has issued a notification regarding the regulation of train services due to ongoing developmental works within its jurisdiction.
This includes the cancellation of several trains, including the 18611/18612 Ranchi-Banaras Express, 18635/18636 Ranchi-Sasaram Express on multiple dates throughout February 2024.
The cancellations are part of a broader strategy to facilitate infrastructure enhancements and ensure passenger safety across the network.
In addition to cancellations, the East Central Railway has also announced the diversion of several key train services.
This includes the 18311/18312 Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express, 12801/12802 Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express, and the 12825/12826 Ranchi-Anand Vihar Sampark Kranti Express among others.
The diverted routes will pass through alternative stations such as Barkakana, Hazaribagh Town, Koderma, Gaya, and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya junctions, impacting travel plans and schedules.
The 12877/12878 Ranchi-New Delhi Garibrath Express and the 20407/20408 Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express are also among the trains affected, rerouted via Garhwa Road, Chopan, and Chunar.
Passengers are advised to check the latest travel updates and plan their journeys accordingly, keeping in mind the revised schedules and routes.
The railway authorities have assured that these measures are temporary and aimed at enhancing the overall quality and safety of the railway infrastructure.
Travelers seeking more information or assistance can contact the East Central Railway’s customer service or visit their official website for detailed notifications on train cancellations and diversions.
This period of service regulation highlights the ongoing efforts by the East Central Railway to upgrade its facilities and improve the travel experience for its passengers.
Cancellation of Trains
|
Train Number |
Route |
Cancellation Dates |
|
18611 |
Ranchi-Banaras Express |
15.02.2024, 16.02.2024, 17.02.2024, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024, 22.02.2024 |
|
18612 |
Banaras-Ranchi Express |
16.02.2024, 17.02.2024, 18.02.2024, 20.02.2024, 21.02.2024, 23.02.2024 |
|
18635 |
Ranchi-Sasaram Express |
14.02.2024, 15.02.2024, 16.02.2024, 17.02.2024, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024, 21.02.2024, 22.02.2024, 23.02.2024 |
|
18636 |
Sasaram-Ranchi Express |
15.02.2024, 16.02.2024, 17.02.2024, 18.02.2024, 20.02.2024, 21.02.2024, 22.02.2024, 23.02.2024, 24.02.2024 |
Diversion of Trains
|
Sr. No. |
Train Number |
Route |
Diverted Route |
Journey Commencement Dates |
|
1 |
18311 |
Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express |
Barkakana-Hazaribagh Town-Koderma-Gaya-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya |
14.02.2024, 18.02.2024, 21.02.2024 |
|
2 |
18312 |
Banaras-Visakhapatnam Express |
Gaya-Koderma-Hazaribagh Town-Barkakana |
15.02.2024, 19.02.2024, 22.02.2024 |
|
3 |
12801 |
Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express |
Purulia-Muri-Barkakana-Chopan-Chunar |
21.02.2024, 22.02.2024 |
|
4 |
12802 |
New Delhi-Puri Purushottam Express |
Chunar-Chopan-Barkakana-Muri-Purulia |
21.02.2024, 22.02.2024 |
|
5 |
12825 |
Ranchi-Anand Vihar Sampark Kranti Express |
Muri-Barkakana-Chopan-Chunar |
15.02.2024, 19.02.2024 |
|
6 |
12826 |
Anand Vihar-Ranchi Sampark Kranti Express |
Chunar-Chopan-Barkakana-Muri |
17.02.2024, 21.02.2024 |
|
7 |
12877 |
Ranchi-New Delhi Garibrath Express |
Garhwa Road-Chopan-Chunar |
16.02.2024, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024, 23.02.2024 |
|
8 |
12878 |
New Delhi – Ranchi Garibrath Express |
Chunar-Chopan-Garhwa Road |
15.02.2024, 18.02.2024, 20.02.2024, 22.02.2024 |
|
9 |
20407 |
Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express |
Garhwa Road-Chopan-Chunar |
15.02.2024, 22.02.2024 |
|
10 |
20408 |
New Delhi – Ranchi Rajdhani Express |
Chunar-Chopan-Garhwa Road |
14. |
