South Eastern Railway will carry out essential track maintenance and development work in the Adra Rail Division from May 26 to May 31, 2026. To facilitate this rolling block, several train services will be cancelled, short-terminated, or diverted. This decision will primarily affect passengers travelling across Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal.
Which trains are cancelled and diverted
The railway administration has announced the cancellation of 8 trains, including several MEMU services. The Tatanagar-Hatia Express will run on a diverted route via Chandil, Gunda Bihar, and Muri on May 26 and 27. Detailed cancellation and short-termination schedules are provided below:
| Train Name | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bhojudih-Chandrapura-Bhojudih MEMU | May 26, 29 | Cancelled |
| Adra-Medinipur-Adra MEMU | May 26, 29, 31 | Cancelled |
| Adra-Bhaga-Adra MEMU | May 28, 31 | Cancelled |
| Adra-Asansol-Adra MEMU | May 25, 28 | Cancelled |
| Asansol-Tatanagar-Asansol MEMU | May 27, 30 | Short Terminate at Adra |
| Tatanagar-Asansol-Barabhum MEMU | May 26 | Short Terminate at Adra |
| Chakradharpur-Gomo-Chakradharpur MEMU | May 31 | Short Terminate at Mahuda |
| Kharagpur-Hatia-Kharagpur Express | May 27, 30 | Short Terminate at Adra |
Important advice for passengers
South Eastern Railway has urged all passengers to verify their train status before starting their journey. Since multiple MEMU and Express trains are affected, checking the official schedule will help avoid inconvenience at the stations. The maintenance work is part of the ongoing efforts to improve track safety and infrastructure in the Adra division.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which route will Tatanagar-Hatia Express take on May 26 and 27?
The Tatanagar-Hatia Express will run on a diverted route via Chandil, Gunda Bihar, and Muri on these two dates.
Why are trains being cancelled in the Adra division?
Trains are being cancelled or short-terminated because South Eastern Railway is taking a rolling block for track maintenance and development work from May 26 to 31, 2026.