South Eastern Railway has announced the cancellation and diversion of several trains in the Adra Division during the last week of May 2026. This decision comes as the railway administration carries out essential development and track repair work to improve safety. Passengers traveling between Jharkhand and West Bengal will face disruptions from May 26 to May 31, 2026.
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Which trains are cancelled or short-terminated?
A total of 16 trains are affected by the rolling block. Eight passenger trains, including four pairs of MEMU services, are fully cancelled. Additionally, eight trains will be short-terminated or short-originated, meaning they will not complete their full journey. The specific details are as follows:
| Train Name | Impact | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bhojudih Chandrapura Bhojudih MEMU | Cancelled | May 26, 29 |
| Adra Medinipur Adra MEMU | Cancelled | May 26, 29, 31 |
| Adra Bhaga Adra MEMU | Cancelled | May 28, 31 |
| Asansol Tatanagar Asansol MEMU | Short-terminated at Adra | May 26-30 |
| Tatanagar Asansol Barabhum MEMU | Short-terminated at Adra | May 26-30 |
| Asansol Purulia Asansol MEMU | Short-terminated at Adra | May 26-30 |
| Kharagpur Hatia Kharagpur MEMU | Short-terminated at Adra | May 26-30 |
| Chakradharpur Gomo Chakradharpur MEMU | Short-terminated at Mahuda | May 31 |
What are the diversions and other updates?
The Tata-Hatia Express will operate on a diverted route via Chandil, Gunda Bihar, and Muri on May 26 and 27. Railway officials have asked passengers to check the live status of their trains through official channels before starting their journey to avoid any trouble. In other news, the Kolkata headquarters has introduced two summer special trains, Podanur-Kharagpur-Erode and Sambalpur-Shalimar-Sabalpur, to handle the holiday and wedding season rush.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are trains cancelled in the Adra Division?
Trains are cancelled or diverted due to essential infrastructure development and track repair work being carried out by South Eastern Railway from May 26 to May 31, 2026.
Which route will the Tata-Hatia Express take during this period?
On May 26 and 27, the Tata-Hatia Express will run on a diverted route via Chandil, Gunda Bihar, and Muri.