Railway operations in the Dhanbad Division will be affected until July 1, 2026, due to non-interlocking work. This work is being done to start the third rail line on the Chhipadohar-Barwadih-Mangra section. East Central Railway’s CPRO Saraswati Chandra confirmed that several trains will be cancelled or diverted to manage the traffic.
Which trains are cancelled and diverted?
A total of 14 passenger and MEMU trains are fully cancelled. Major express trains have been diverted via Muri-Bokaro-Rajabera-Gomoh-Gaya-Son Nagar to avoid the work zone. The details are as follows:
| Train Type | Key Trains Affected | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Express | Garib Rath, Jharkhand Express, Bhopal Express, Tatanagar-Jammu Tawi | Diverted |
| Express | Ranchi-Sasaram (18635), Sasaram-Ranchi (18636) | Cancelled |
| Passenger/MEMU | Barkakana-Dehri On Sone, Barwadih-Chunar, Gomoh-Barwadih | Cancelled |
| Express | Shaktipunj Express, Visakhapatnam-Banaras, Ranchi-Banaras | Diverted |
What are the travel dates and station changes?
The disruptions will mainly occur between June 22 and July 1, 2026. For example, the Ranchi-Sasaram Express is cancelled from June 23 to June 27. Additionally, trains will not stop at Barwadih station from June 23 to June 27, 2026. Passengers going to Barwadih should use Daltonganj or Mangra stations instead.
How can passengers check their train status?
To avoid any trouble, passengers should check their train’s live status and route before starting their journey. This information is available on the official NTES app, the railway website, or by calling the helpline number 139.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which trains are cancelled between Ranchi and Sasaram?
Train No. 18635 (Ranchi-Sasaram) is cancelled from June 23 to 27, and Train No. 18636 (Sasaram-Ranchi) is cancelled from June 23 to 28, 2026.
What should passengers do if their train doesn’t stop at Barwadih?
From June 23 to 27, 2026, trains will not stop at Barwadih station. Passengers are advised to use nearby Daltonganj or Mangra stations.