Indian Railways has announced a temporary change in the route of the Bhopal-Dhanbad Express (Train No. 11631/11632). This decision was taken due to non-interlocking work for the commissioning of the third up line on the Chhipodar-Barwadih-Mangra section in the Dhanbad division of East Central Railway. Passengers are advised to check the updated route and timings before starting their journey.
Which dates and trains are affected?
The route change will apply to specific departures of the Bhopal-Dhanbad Express. For train number 11631 (Bhopal to Dhanbad), the diverted route will be followed on June 22, June 25, and June 26, 2026. For train number 11632 (Dhanbad to Bhopal), the change will be effective for trains departing on June 24 and June 27, 2026.
What is the new route for these trains?
The trains will avoid the usual route via Singrauli-Garhwa-Garhwa Road-Patratu-Chandrapura and instead travel via Gaya and Son Nagar. The detailed route changes are listed below:
| Train Number | Original Route | Changed Route |
|---|---|---|
| 11631 (Bhopal-Dhanbad) | Singrauli-Garhwa-Garhwa Road-Patratu-Chandrapura-Dhanbad | Singrauli-Son Nagar-Gaya-Dhanbad |
| 11632 (Dhanbad-Bhopal) | Dhanbad-Chandrapura-Gomia-Patratu-Garhwa Road-Garhwa-Singrauli | Dhanbad-Gaya-Son Nagar-Singrauli |
Important details for passengers
The Bhopal-Dhanbad Express is a tri-weekly service consisting of 24 coaches, including AC, Sleeper, and General classes. It usually departs from Bhopal at 8:55 PM and reaches Dhanbad the following evening. Official representatives from East Central Railway and West Central Railway have urged passengers to verify the updated stoppages and schedules to avoid any inconvenience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
भोपाल-धनबाद एक्सप्रेस का रूट क्यों बदला गया है?
धनबाद मंडल के छिपोधर-बरवाडीह-मंगरा रेलखंड पर तीसरी अप लाइन के काम के लिए नॉन-इंटरलॉकिंग कार्य चल रहा है, इसलिए मार्ग बदला गया है।
ट्रेन संख्या 11631 अब किन स्टेशनों से होकर चलेगी?
यह ट्रेन अब सिंगरौली-गढ़वा-पतरातू के बजाय सिंगरौली-सोन नगर-गया-धनबाद मार्ग से संचालित होगी।