Mahananda Express & Others Hit Hard by Khagaria Train Delays
Multiple trains, including the Mahananda Express, faced massive delays on the Khagaria route, causing significant disruption for passengers.
Commuters traveling through the Khagaria railway route faced significant travel disruptions on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as widespread Khagaria train delays impacted several key services. The delays, which were confirmed in official updates on November 2, affected multiple routes operated under the East Central Railway zone.
Major Disruptions: Mahananda Express Runs 4 Hours Late
The most severe delay was recorded for the 15483 Up Alipurduar-Delhi Mahananda Express, which arrived at its destinations 4 hours and 15 minutes behind schedule. This massive setback was followed closely by the 05742 Up New Jalpaiguri-Gomti Special, which saw a delay of 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Additionally, the 03408 Up Katihar-Bhagalpur Special also struggled with timing, arriving approximately 3 hours later than expected.
Other Trains Affected on the Route
The scheduling issues extended to several other important services, affecting both long-distance and local commuters:
- 12203 Up Saharsa-Amritsar Garib Rath Express: Delayed by 2 hours.
- 63308 Down Samastipur-Katihar MEMU: Delayed by approximately 2 hours.
- 25626 Up Agartala-Deoghar Weekly Express: Delayed by 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- 11402 Supaul-Pune Express: Delayed by 1 hour.
While official updates confirmed these delays on November 2, the specific cause for these widespread disruptions has not yet been released by the authorities. The incident highlights the ongoing scheduling challenges affecting commuters on this segment of the East Central Railway network.