Regulation of Train Services Hits Chakradharpur Division

Railway operations altered due to development works; trains canceled, diverted.

Key Points:

• Multiple trains canceled, including Tatanagar-Hatia Express.

• Ranchi-Howrah Express diverted via Kotshila and Midnapore.

• Dhanbad-Tatanagar services to originate from Adra.

JAMSHEDPUR – The South Eastern Railway has announced significant changes in train schedules due to developmental work in the Chakradharpur Division, impacting several routes and services.

Train cancellations include the Tatanagar-Hatia Express (18601/18602) and the Tatanagar-Barkakana Special (08151/08152) on multiple dates, with other major routes also affected.

A detailed schedule of affected services is as follows:

Short termination arrangements have been made for trains like the Asansol-Tatanagar MEMU Special (08173/08174), which will originate from Purulia on specific dates, leaving Tatanagar services unavailable.

"Passengers are requested to check train schedules and make alternate arrangements," a railway official stated.

Diversion and Alternative Routes

The Ranchi-Howrah Express (22892) will operate on a diverted route via Kotshila, Rajabera, and Midnapore during the developmental works.

Further cancellations include the Purulia-Jhargram Special (08697/08698) and Dhanbad-Tatanagar Express (13301/13302), with services between Adra and Tatanagar curtailed.

Passengers are advised to plan accordingly during this period of infrastructure development.