Passengers travelling via the Dhanbad Division of East Central Railway may face difficulties from June 23 to June 27, 2026. The railway administration has cancelled and diverted several trains due to non-interlocking (NI) work. This work is being carried out to commission the third up line on the Chhipdohar-Barwadih-Mahuamilan section to improve infrastructure.
Which trains are cancelled from June 23 to June 27
A total of 14 trains have been completely cancelled during this period. This includes major express trains and several passenger/MEMU services. Passengers are advised to check their status before starting their journey.
| Train Name/Number | Cancellation Dates |
|---|---|
| 18635 Ranchi–Sasaram Express | June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 |
| 18636 Sasaram–Ranchi Express | June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 |
| Barkakana–Dehri on Son | As per schedule |
| Barwadih–Dehri on Son | As per schedule |
| Barwadih–Chopan | As per schedule |
| Gomo–Barwadih | As per schedule |
| Dehri on Son–Barwadih | As per schedule |
Which trains have changed routes
Between 12 to 16 major express trains will run on diverted routes. These trains will move via Muri-Bokaro Steel City-Rajabeda-Gomo-Gaya or other alternative paths to avoid the work zone.
- 12873 Hatia–New Delhi Express: Diverted on June 23 and 25
- 12877 Ranchi Junction–New Delhi Express: Diverted on June 23 and 26
- 18101 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express: Diverted on June 24 and 26
- 18309 Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express: Diverted on June 23, 25 and 27
- 11448 Howrah–Jabalpur Shakti Punj Express: Diverted on June 23 and 27
- 18611 Ranchi–Banaras Express: Diverted on June 22, 23, 25 and 26
Important travel advisory for Barwadih passengers
The scheduled halt of some trains at Barwadih station has been cancelled from June 23 to June 27. Passengers who usually board or alight at Barwadih are advised to use Daltonganj or Mangra stations instead. For live running status, passengers can use the NTES app or call the helpline number 139.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are trains being cancelled in Dhanbad Division?
Trains are cancelled due to non-interlocking (NI) work for the commissioning of the third up line on the Chhipdohar-Barwadih-Mahuamilan section.
What should passengers at Barwadih station do?
Since halts at Barwadih are suspended from June 23 to 27, passengers are advised to use Daltonganj or Mangra stations.