Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of several Humsafar Express services scheduled for June 2026. This decision comes due to essential infrastructure maintenance work in the Bilaspur division of the South East Central Railway. Passengers traveling between Rani Kamalapati, Santragachi, and Jabalpur should note these changes to avoid travel disruptions.
List of cancelled Humsafar Express trains and dates
The following train services will remain cancelled on their respective dates due to non-interlocking work. These cancellations are part of the West Central Railway and South East Central Railway schedules for technical upgrades.
| Train Number | Train Name | Cancellation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 22169 | Rani Kamalapati-Santragachi Humsafar Express | 03 June 2026 |
| 22170 | Santragachi-Rani Kamalapati Humsafar Express | 04 June 2026 |
| 20828 | Santragachi-Jabalpur Humsafar Express | 03 June 2026 |
| 20827 | Jabalpur-Santragachi Humsafar Express | 04 June 2026 |
Reason for cancellations and passenger instructions
The railway administration is carrying out pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking work for the third and fourth lines between Bilaspur and Champa junctions. This project is vital for the future safety and speed of train operations in the region. West Central Railway has requested passengers to check the current status of their trains before heading to the station.
- Check train status on the NTES website or app
- Contact the railway helpline number 139 for real-time updates
- Use the Rail Madad portal for any immediate assistance or queries
- Verify the departure time if booking through IRCTC for other dates