Asansol Railway Division: Several trains cancelled and rescheduled on April 12 for maintenance work
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.