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Some train operations have been partly cancelled due to dense fog. Changes in train routes and demands at Khalari station.
Due to heavy fog, the railway has decided to partially cancel the operation of some trains. The commercial manager of Varanasi Division, Dhanbad, along with the public relations officer, Mohammad Ikbal, provided this information. Trains like 03309 Dhanbad-Delhi Special, 03310 Delhi-Dhanbad Special, 03311 Dhanbad-Chandigarh Special, and 03312 Chandigarh-Dhanbad Special will be cancelled from December 23, 2025, to January 13, 2026.
As part of the doubling work in the Bikaner Division of North-Western Railway, certain trains will be diverted. For example, on January 21 and 22, 2026, the 12259 Siyalda-Bikaner Duronto Express will travel via different stations.
At Khalari station, demands were made for the stoppage of Hawda-Bhopal Express and Garib Rath Express. Khalari contributes significant revenue to the central government and connects with districts like Hazaribagh, Chatra, Simariya, Ranchi, and Latehar.
Students from the Koylanchal region studying in Bhopal and Delhi, along with private coal companies, have business ties to the area. Therefore, the stoppage of these two crucial express trains at Khalari station is essential for public welfare.
Karnapura Devarakhand Kalyan Samiti officials met with the Station Superintendent of Khalari Railway Station and submitted a memorandum to the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Dhanbad Mandal. The positive cooperation assurance was given by the station superintendent in this regard.
Summary:
- Partial cancellation of trains due to dense fog
- Changes in train routes in Bikaner Division
- Demand for stoppage of express trains at Khalari station
- Significance of Khalari station for revenue and connectivity
- Submission of memorandum for stoppage demands