Passengers travelling through the Ranchi Division of South Eastern Railway should take note of significant service adjustments scheduled for July 11, 2026. Due to critical infrastructure development and essential power-cum-traffic block work on the Kita-Silli rail section, several trains will face partial or full cancellations. These upgrades are being carried out to enhance long-term safety and operational efficiency across the network.
Key updates for passengers include:
- 13503/13504 Burdwan-Hatia-Burdwan MEMU Express will be short-terminated and originate from Gomoh station, remaining cancelled between Gomoh and Hatia.
- 18035/18036 Kharagpur-Hatia-Kharagpur Express will be short-terminated at Adra, with services cancelled between Adra and Hatia.
- 63598/63597 Asansol-Ranchi-Asansol MEMU Passenger will operate only up to Muri, with service suspended between Muri and Ranchi.
- 58663/58664 and 58665/58666 Hatia-Sanki-Hatia Passenger trains will remain fully cancelled for the entire day.
Important Travel Advisory
Shreya Singh, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Senior DCM) of the Ranchi Rail Division, has confirmed that these disruptions are necessary to facilitate vital engineering works. While railway authorities regret the inconvenience caused to commuters, these blocks are essential to maintaining the structural integrity and safety standards of the Kita-Silli section.
Passengers are strongly advised to check the live status of their trains before heading to the station to avoid last-minute hassles. For real-time updates, travellers can use the official National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website or mobile app. Additionally, the Rail Madad portal and official railway helplines are available to assist passengers with queries regarding these modifications. We recommend all commuters plan their travel accordingly and keep a buffer for potential delays during this period.