On April 12, 2026, train services in the Asansol Division of Eastern Railway will face significant disruptions due to essential maintenance and operational blocks. The railway administration has planned a 3 to 4-hour traffic and power block across various sections to ensure safer and more reliable rail operations. According to a press release issued on April 11, multiple passenger and express trains will be affected for a single trip.
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Which passenger trains are cancelled on April 12?
A total of 18 local and MEMU train services have been cancelled for the day to facilitate the engineering work. These cancellations mainly impact short-distance travel between Asansol, Jasidih, Jhajha, and Barddhaman. Passengers are advised to check alternative travel options before heading to the stations.
| Train Number | Route |
|---|---|
| 63561 / 63565 / 63566 | Asansol – Jasidih – Jhajha section |
| 63545 / 63546 / 63547 / 63548 | Andal – Jasidih – Banka section |
| 73481 / 73484 | Dumka – Jasidih section |
| 63511 / 63512 / 63513 / 63514 | Barddhaman – Asansol section |
| 63531 / 63534 | Andal – Sainthia section |
Rescheduled and partially terminated train services
Apart from cancellations, several express and local trains will be rescheduled or short-terminated. Major trains like the Dhanbad – Patna Express and Howrah – Siuri Express will run with delayed timings. Additionally, some services will either terminate early or start from intermediate stations such as Asansol instead of their scheduled originating points.
| Train Name | Status on April 12 |
|---|---|
| 13331 Dhanbad – Patna Express | Rescheduled by 90 minutes |
| 22321 Howrah – Siuri Express | Rescheduled by 90 minutes |
| 63573 Jasidih – Kiul Passenger | Rescheduled by 60 minutes |
| 63209 Deoghar – Patna Passenger | Short-terminated at Jhajha |
| 63519 Barddhaman – Bokaro Steel City | Will start from Asansol |
Railways has further informed that if the Vasco da Gama – Jasidih Express runs late, it may be regulated suitably within the East Central Railway jurisdiction. Passengers should use the official railway enquiry channels to get real-time updates on train status.