The South East Central Railway’s Bilaspur Zone has announced the cancellation of 10 trains and the diversion of others. This decision follows a major infrastructure upgrade planned at Gondia station. The work will focus on improving track safety and operational speed for passengers.
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Which trains are cancelled and for how long?
The railway administration will carry out mega track work on platform number 4 at Gondia station for 20 days. This involves replacing the washable apron with a ballasted track, meaning platform number 4 will remain closed. The impact on train services will last from May 3 to May 22, 2026.
| Train Number | Train Name | Cancellation Period |
|---|---|---|
| 18109 | Tatanagar–NSC Bose Itwari Express | 3 May to 22 May 2026 |
| 18110 | NSC Bose Itwari–Tatanagar Express | 5 May to 24 May 2026 |
| 68711 | Dongargarh–Gondia Passenger | 3 May to 22 May 2026 |
| 68712 | Gondia–Dongargarh Passenger | 3 May to 22 May 2026 |
| 68713 | Gondia–NSC Bose Itwari Passenger | 3 May to 22 May 2026 |
| 68716 | NSC Bose Itwari–Gondia Passenger | 3 May to 22 May 2026 |
| 68714 | NSC Bose Itwari–Balaghat Passenger | 3 May to 22 May 2026 |
| 68715 | Balaghat–NSC Bose Itwari Passenger | 3 May to 22 May 2026 |
| 58205 | Raipur–NSC Bose Itwari Passenger | 3 May to 22 May 2026 |
| 58206 | NSC Bose Itwari–Raipur Passenger | 4 May to 23 May 2026 |
Which trains will run on diverted routes?
Certain express trains will follow a different path to avoid the construction zone at Gondia. Train number 11754 (Rewa–NSC Bose Itwari Express) will run via Jabalpur–Nainpur–Chhindwara–NSC Bose Itwari instead of the usual Gondia route on May 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, and 18 May 2026. Similarly, train number 11753 (NSC Bose Itwari–Rewa Express) will operate on the diverted route on May 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, and 19 May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are the trains cancelled at Gondia station?
Trains are cancelled due to mega track work on platform number 4, where the washable apron is being replaced with a ballasted track to increase speed and safety.
What is the duration of the train disruptions?
The train services will be affected primarily from May 3 to May 22, 2026, as per the official announcement by the railway administration.
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