Eastern Railway Cancels 38 Trains Amid Chhath Puja Rush
Eastern Railway cancels 38 trains in Howrah Division due to track maintenance during Chhath Puja. Check affected routes and schedules.
An Eastern Railway train cancellation affecting 38 services in the Howrah Division has been announced for November 15, 2026. These cancellations are necessitated by essential scheduled track maintenance work being carried out across six specific railway sections.
Maintenance Schedule and Affected Routes
To facilitate these critical infrastructure upgrades, train operations have been suspended between 9:55 AM and 4:25 PM. The maintenance work will impact several key routes connecting Howrah, Bandel, Katwa, Barddhaman (Burdwan), Azimganj, and Rampurhat.
The specific railway sections undergoing maintenance include:
- Tarakeswar-Mayapur
- Purbasthali-Patuli
- Lalbagh Court Road-Azimganj
- Khamargachhi-Jirat
- Dainhat-Katwa
- Gosaingram-Sagardighi
In addition to the cancellations, two other train services are being regulated and are expected to experience delays of approximately 25 minutes.
Managing the Chhath Puja Festive Surge
These disruptions occur during the peak of the Chhath Puja celebrations, which run from November 13 to November 16, 2026. While the maintenance blocks are necessary for long-term safety, Indian Railways is simultaneously working to manage the heavy influx of passengers.
To accommodate the significant surge in travelers heading to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for the festivities, the railway has deployed numerous 'Festival Special' trains to ensure smoother connectivity during this busy period.
Sealdah Division and Kolkata Circular Railway Updates
The Eastern Railway has also issued updates regarding the Sealdah Division. Several Kolkata Circular Railway services have been regulated for November 15 and 16. These changes, which include diversions, short-terminations, and short-originations, have been implemented to ensure the safety of devotees observing rituals such as 'Ganga Snan'.
Railway authorities strongly advise all passengers to verify their journey status via the NTES app or official railway websites before heading to the station, as festive schedules and maintenance blocks may cause dynamic changes to travel plans.