Indian Railways has announced temporary route diversions for 12 trains operating under the Dhanbad Division of the East Central Railway. These modifications are necessitated by essential infrastructure work, including the connectivity of the third rail line between Agasod and Bina stations and ongoing remodeling and non-interlocking operations at the Bina Yard in the West Central Railway zone. Public Relations Officer of the Bhopal Railway Division, Naval Agrawal, confirmed that these changes will be effective on various dates throughout October 2026. Travelers are strongly advised to verify their train numbers, scheduled routes, stops, and departure or terminal stations before beginning their journeys. These adjustments, finalized through official notifications released on August 21 and August 23, 2026, are part of a broader series of scheduling updates managed by Indian Railways to facilitate critical infrastructure upgrades across the national network.
Specific Operational Adjustments
To help passengers plan their journeys effectively, Indian Railways has detailed the specific route changes for the affected services. The 22911 Indore-Howrah Shipra Express will be diverted via Bina Malkhedi, Mahadevkheri, Guna, Ruthiyai, and Maksi on October 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, and 13, with a temporary stop at Bina Malkhedi. Similarly, the 22912 Howrah-Indore Shipra Express will follow a diverted path via Maksi, Ruthiyai, Guna, Mahadevkheri, and Bina Malkhedi on October 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, and 12, also stopping at Bina Malkhedi. Long-distance travellers must note that the 19413 Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express will be diverted via Maksi, Ruthiyai, Guna, and Mahadevkheri on October 14, while the return service, the 19414 Kolkata-Ahmedabad Express, will operate via Bina Malkhedi, Mahadevkheri, Guna, Ruthiyai, and Maksi on October 10. Furthermore, the 13025 Howrah-Bhopal Express will be diverted via Bhopal, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni South, and New Katni on October 12, and the 13026 Bhopal-Howrah Express will traverse the same diverted route via Bhopal, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni South, and New Katni on October 14. Passengers are requested to check their train status beforehand to avoid any inconvenience.