Indian Railways has announced major changes to train services in the Bilaspur Division for June 2026. The South East Central Railway (SECR) will carry out essential fourth-line connectivity work at Champa station. This maintenance work is scheduled from June 7 to June 19, 2026, which will affect travel across several states.
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Which trains are cancelled and diverted?
A total of 77 trains are affected by this work. This includes 65 Express and Superfast trains and 12 Passenger or MEMU trains. While most are cancelled, some major trains will run on diverted routes or be terminated short of their destination. The changes will impact passengers travelling to West Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
| Category | Number of Trains |
|---|---|
| Cancelled Express Trains | 65 |
| Cancelled Passenger Trains | 12 |
| Route Diverted Trains | 8 |
| Short Terminated Trains | 6 to 7 |
List of major affected trains
Many long-distance trains are on the list of cancellations and diversions. Passengers are advised to check their specific train status before starting their journey.
- Tatanagar – Bilaspur Express (Cancelled)
- South Bihar Express (Cancelled)
- Ahmedabad – Howrah Express (Cancelled)
- Howrah – CSMT Express (Cancelled)
- Hatia – Pune Express (Cancelled)
- Puri – Jodhpur Express (Cancelled)
- Okha – Shalimar Express (Cancelled)
- Kamakhya – LTT Express (Cancelled)
- Gaya – LTT Express (Cancelled)
- Udaipur – Shalimar Express (Cancelled)
- Howrah – Pune Duronto Express (Diverted)
- CSMT – Howrah Duronto Express (Diverted)
- Gyaneshwari Express (Diverted)
- Hazrat Nizamuddin-Durg Humsafar Express (Affected)
- Rani Kamalapati-Santragachi Humsafar Express (Affected)
How to check updated train status?
Railway officials have asked passengers to use official platforms to avoid inconvenience. You can check the live status and updated timings on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website or mobile app. Additionally, the IRCTC platform and the 139 railway helpline are available for real-time information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are so many trains cancelled in Bilaspur Division?
The cancellations are due to essential fourth-line connectivity work at Champa station, which is part of a plan to increase capacity on this busy corridor.
What are the dates for these disruptions?
The railway line work is scheduled to take place between June 7 and June 19, 2026.