The South East Central Railway (SECR) has announced the suspension of 10 passenger and MEMU trains from April 11 to April 18, 2026. These services were briefly restored to help commuters during the peak summer days but are now cancelled again due to technical work. The decision is expected to impact hundreds of daily passengers traveling between Raipur, Bilaspur, Raigarh, and Korba.
Which trains are affected by this cancellation?
Railway officials have released a list of trains that will remain off the tracks for the next eight days. Most of these are local MEMU and passenger trains that connect major industrial towns in the Bilaspur division. Here is the detailed schedule of the affected services:
| Train Number | Route | Dates of Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
| 68738/68737 | Bilaspur-Raigarh-Bilaspur MEMU | April 11 to 18 |
| 68746/68745 | Raipur-Gevra Road-Raipur MEMU | April 11 to 19 |
| 58204/58203 | Raipur-Korba-Raipur Passenger | April 11 to 19 |
| 68734/68733 | Bilaspur-Gevra Road-Bilaspur MEMU | April 11 to 18 |
| 68732/68731 | Bilaspur-Korba-Bilaspur MEMU | April 11 to 18 |
| 58210 | Bilaspur-Gevra Road Passenger | April 11 to 18 |
| 68736/68735 | Bilaspur-Raigarh-Bilaspur | April 11 to 19 |
Why has the railway administration cancelled these trains?
The cancellation is due to the ongoing infrastructure development at Akaltara station under the Bilaspur division. The railway is working on the connectivity of the fourth railway line, which requires non-interlocking work. This expansion is part of the project to improve train movement and safety in the region. Apart from total cancellations, the Gondia-Jharsuguda Passenger (68861/68862) will be short-terminated at Bilaspur and will not run between Bilaspur and Jharsuguda.
What are the alternative arrangements for passengers?
To reduce the trouble for local commuters, the railway administration has decided to run the Hasdev Express (18250/18249 and 18252/18251) as a passenger train between Korba and Bilaspur from April 11 to April 18. This will provide some relief to those traveling on this specific route. Passengers are requested to check the latest status of their trains on the NTES app or by calling 139 before heading to the station to avoid any inconvenience during the summer heat.