Passengers traveling through the Adra division of South Eastern Railway are facing significant travel disruptions this week. A combination of essential infrastructure maintenance and a recent derailment incident has impacted train schedules across key routes connecting Bokaro, Asansol, Purulia, and Gomoh. Travelers are advised to stay updated on their train status before heading to the station to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
Key updates for passengers include:
- Maintenance block scheduled from August 17 to August 23, 2026.
- Multiple MEMU trains including 63594/63593, 68046/68045, and 18116/18115 are cancelled or partially terminated.
- Derailment of Madhupur Shravani Mela Special (08895) occurred on August 16, 2026.
- No injuries were reported during the derailment incident, and track restoration was completed by 5:15 PM.
Maintenance Work and Service Cancellations
South Eastern Railway has initiated a rolling block in the Adra division to carry out essential track and infrastructure maintenance. Running from August 17 to August 23, 2026, this work is vital for long-term safety but has necessitated the cancellation or partial termination of several MEMU services. Specifically, the Asansol-Purulia MEMU (63594/63593), Asansol-Adra MEMU (68046/68045), and the Chakradharpur-Gomoh MEMU (18116/18115) are among those affected. The railway administration has emphasized that routes toward Asansol, Purulia, Tatanagar, and Gomoh will experience the highest level of disruption during this week-long window.
Derailment of Shravani Mela Special
Compounding the travel woes, the Madhupur Shravani Mela Special train (08895) was involved in a derailment on August 16, 2026. The incident occurred on the Silli-Muri-Bokaro section when the third coach of the train slipped off the tracks. Preliminary investigations point to an unusual cause: animal remains becoming lodged in the track’s point and crossing, which obstructed the path of the train.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the Kanwariya passengers on board. Ranchi Divisional Railway Manager Karuna Nidhi Singh personally oversaw the recovery efforts, and the track was declared fit for traffic by 5:15 PM on the same day. While the line has been restored, the lingering effects of this incident, combined with the ongoing maintenance block, continue to complicate rail operations in the region. Passengers are strongly encouraged to check official railway apps or station enquiry counters for the most accurate, real-time status of their specific trains.