50 Trains Cancelled: Major Disruptions in Chhattisgarh & MP
Indian Railways announces cancellation and diversion of 50 trains affecting Chhattisgarh, MP, Maharashtra, and Odisha due to track work.
Indian Railways has announced a massive disruption involving the cancellation, partial cancellation, and diversion of 50 trains. This significant change will primarily affect passengers traveling through Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
The disruptions are necessary due to essential non-interlocking and development work at the Jharsuguda Passenger Yard under the South Eastern Railway’s Chakradharpur Division. Additionally, track renovation is scheduled in the Sini-Rajkharsawan section. These maintenance works are slated to take place between November 24, 2026, and January 15, 2027, with the most intense impact occurring from November 27 to December 17, 2026.
Key Trains Facing Cancellations
Several long-distance trains will see complete cancellations on specific dates during the work period:
- Howrah–Pune Duronto Express (12222): Cancelled on November 26, December 3, and December 12.
- Howrah–Pune Duronto Express (12221): Cancelled on November 28, December 5, and December 14.
- Tatanagar–Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Express (18109/18110): Cancelled on various dates through early December.
- Santragachi–Jabalpur Humsafar Express (20828/20827): Cancelled on specific dates.
- LTT–Gaya Express (22358/22357): Cancelled on various dates through early December.
Partial Cancellations and Diversions
While some services are fully cancelled, others will follow altered routes or shortened journeys to accommodate the track work:
- Ara–Durg South Bihar Express (13288/13287): This train will undergo partial cancellation, where it will either terminate at or originate from Rourkela instead of its usual destination, Durg.
- Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Puri Utkal Express (18478/18477): This service will be diverted via Ib-Jharsuguda Road, Sambalpur City, Angul, and Cuttack.
- Pune–Howrah Azad Hind Express (12129): This train is scheduled to depart two hours late on December 14.
Traveler Advisory
Passengers are strongly advised to verify the latest status of their trains before heading to the station. You can check real-time updates via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or by calling the official railway helpline at 139.