16 Trains Cancelled in Chakradharpur: Check Tatanagar-Rourkela List!
South Eastern Railway cancels 16 MEMU and passenger trains in Chakradharpur division from Nov 12-18 due to track maintenance. Check affected routes here.
Commuters in the Chakradharpur division of the South Eastern Railway are facing significant travel disruptions. The railway administration has announced the cancellation of 16 MEMU and passenger trains, effective from November 12 to November 18, 2026.
Reason for Service Disruption
The decision comes as part of essential infrastructure development and safety maintenance works. Specifically, Track Renewal Train (TRT) operations will be conducted between the Garpos and Dhutra stations. Additionally, tamping machine blocks have been scheduled for the Rajgangpur-Dhutra rail section to ensure long-term track stability and passenger safety.
Major Impact on Commuters and Traders
This maintenance period is expected to cause widespread inconvenience to daily travelers, including students, working professionals, and local traders. The cancellations will primarily impact those traveling through key hubs such as:
- Tatanagar
- Chakradharpur
- Rourkela
- Jharsuguda
List of Affected Train Services
Passengers should take note of the following services that will not be operational during the maintenance window:
- 58659 Hatia-Rourkela Passenger
- 68138/68137 Chaibasa-Tatanagar MEMU
- 58151/58152 Birmitrapur-Barsuan-Birmitrapur Passenger
- 68003/68004 Tatanagar-Gua-Tatanagar MEMU
- 68044/68043 Rourkela-Tatanagar-Rourkela MEMU
- 58660 Rourkela-Hatia Passenger
- 68019/68020 Tatanagar-Gua-Adityapur MEMU
- 68029/68030 Rourkela-Jharsuguda-Rourkela MEMU
- 18019/18020 Jhargram-Purulia-Jhargram MEMU
Important Travel Advisory
Railway officials have strongly advised all passengers to verify the current status of their trains before heading to the station. It is recommended to use the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app or visit the official Indian Railways website for real-time updates. For those requiring urgent travel, using alternative modes of transport, such as buses, is encouraged during this maintenance period.