South East Central Railway (SECR) has announced the cancellation and diversion of several trains in the Bilaspur division. This decision comes due to pre-non interlocking work scheduled between June 9 and June 15, 2026. Passengers travelling to states like Bihar, Maharashtra, Assam, and Telangana may face disruptions.
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Why are trains cancelled in Bilaspur division
The railway department is carrying out pre-non interlocking, non-interlocking, and post-non interlocking processes to strengthen the infrastructure. These works aim to upgrade the signaling system and increase the overall speed of trains. Additionally, the construction of the fourth line in the Bilaspur-Jharsuguda section is currently underway to improve connectivity.
List of affected trains and dates
Several long-distance trains are affected by this maintenance work. The following table provides the details of the cancelled services:
| Train Number | Train Name | Cancellation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 22512 | Kamakhya-LTT Karmabhoomi Express | 13.06.2026 |
| 22511 | LTT-Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express | 16.06.2026 |
| 17321 | Vasco da Gama-Jasidih Express | 12.06.2026 |
| 17322 | Jasidih-Vasco da Gama Express | 15.06.2026 |
| 17005 | Hyderabad-Raxaul Express | 11.06.2026 |
| 17006 | Raxaul-Hyderabad Express | 14.06.2026 |
| 17007 | Charlapalli-Darbhanga Express | 09.06.2026 & 13.06.2026 |
| 17008 | Darbhanga-Charlapalli Express | 09.06.2026 & 12.06.2026 |
| 22169 | Rani Kamalapati-Santragachi Humsafar | 03.06.2026 |
| 22170 | Santragachi-Rani Kamalapati Humsafar | 04.06.2026 |
Refund and passenger guidelines
Passengers with confirmed tickets on cancelled trains will receive a full refund as per rules. For e-tickets, the amount will be credited automatically to the bank account. Counter ticket holders must visit the station to process their refund. Railway officials advised passengers to check the current status via the NTES app, IRCTC website, or by calling the 139 helpline number before starting their journey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to get a refund for cancelled trains?
E-ticket holders will get an automatic refund in their accounts. Counter ticket holders need to visit the railway station to cancel their tickets and claim the refund.
What is the reason for train cancellations in Bilaspur?
Trains are cancelled due to pre-non interlocking work and the construction of the fourth line in the Bilaspur-Jharsuguda section to improve speed and signaling.