Railway modernization work at Mathurapur station under Asansol Division caused significant disruptions on the Jhajha route on Sunday, May 17, 2026. A traffic and power block was implemented for eight hours from 6 AM to 3 PM on both up and down lines. While the railway administration mentioned special arrangements for passengers, many commuters faced difficulties.
Which trains were cancelled or short-terminated
The block led to the complete cancellation of several passenger services and the short-termination of others to manage traffic flow.
- Cancelled: 63565/63566 Jasidih-Jhajha-Jasidih MEMU Passenger and 63298 Jhajha-Deoghar MEMU Passenger.
- Short-terminated: 63509 Bardhaman-Jhajha MEMU and 63510 Jhajha-Bardhaman MEMU operated only up to Asansol station.
Impact on long-distance express trains
Multiple long-distance trains experienced delays ranging from one to eight hours due to the technical work at Mathurapur station. Passengers reported facing issues like extreme heat and lack of drinking water during these delays.
| Train Name | Impact |
|---|---|
| Kumbha Express (Howrah-Dehradun) | Delayed |
| Maithili Express (Kolkata-Darbhanga) | Delayed |
| Purva Express | Delayed |
| Patna-Dhanbad Intercity | Delayed |
| Gorakhpur-Asansol Express | Delayed |
| Howrah-Patna Special | Delayed |
Official statement on the modernization work
Ashish Kumar Singh, Public Relations Officer of Asansol Division, stated that the block was necessary for pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking work. Jhajha Station Manager Ravikant Mathuri confirmed that the block was a pre-scheduled technical requirement and the railway is working to normalize operations.
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