Indian Railways Announces Major Service Disruptions: Over 190 Trains Cancelled Due to Santaraghachi Rail Bridge Maintenance from February to March.
Overview of Train Operations
Indian Railways operates a vast network of trains daily, facilitating millions of passengers traveling across diverse routes throughout the country. Trains serve as a vital mode of transportation, especially for journeys to remote areas. To ensure smooth travel experiences, the Railways regularly issues updates regarding any changes to train schedules, which may include cancellations, route alterations, or time modifications due to various operational requirements.
Recent Cancellations and Alerts
As part of ongoing maintenance work, the Railways has issued an alert for travelers heading towards Howrah-Delhi, specifically due to a power block at the Santragachi Rail Bridge, which will last for 13 days. This situation has led to the cancellation of 134 local and MEMU trains, along with 56 mail and express trains on various days, primarily due to pre-interlocking, interlocking, and yard remodeling activities. Passengers are advised to prepare for disruptions in service during the months of February and March.
Specific Train Cancellations
Several trains have been specifically affected by these cancellations. For instance, the Archana Express (Train No. 12355) is canceled on February 8, 11, 15, 18, and 22, while Train No. 12356 is canceled on February 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, and 25. Other notable cancellations include the Sealdah-Jammuutvi Humsafar Express (Train No. 22317) on February 24 and the Kamakhya-Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express (Train No. 15655) on various dates in February. Additionally, several other express and local trains have also been canceled throughout the month, affecting travel plans for numerous passengers.
Important Information Organised For You.
| Train Number | Train Name | Cancellation Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 12355 | Archana Express | 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 February |
| 12356 | Archana Express | 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 25 February |
| 22317 | Sealdah-Jammuutvi Humsafar Express | 24 February |
| 22318 | Jammuutvi-Sealdah Humsafar Express | 26 February |
| 15655 | Kamakhya-Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express | 9, 16, 23 February |
| 15656 | Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Kamahya Express | 5, 12, 19, 26 February |
| 12469 | Kanpur-Jammu Express | 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 February |
| 12470 | Jammu-Kanpur Express | 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 February |
| 12491 | Barauni-Jammu Mordhwaj Express | 9, 16, 23 February |
| 8035/18036 | Kharagpur-Hatia-Kharagpur Express | till 9 February |
| 18602/18601 | Hatia-Tatanagar-Hatia Express | till 9 February |
| 18114 | Bilaspur-Tatanagar Express | till 9 February |
| 18113 | Tatanagar-Bilaspur Express | till 9 February |
| 18019/18020 | Jhargram-Dhanbad-Jhargram Express | till 9 February |
| 12492 | Jammu-Barauni Mordhwaj Express | 7, 14, 21, 28 February |
| 14611 | Ghazipur-Vaishno Devi Katra Express | 7, 14, 21, 28 February |
| 14612 | Vaishno Devi Katra-Ghazipur Express | 6, 13, 20, 27 February |