South Eastern Railway extends terminal changes for four MEMU trains
Regular commuters on the South Eastern Railway network need to note an important operational update regarding their daily train services. The Chakradharpur Division has officially extended the temporary terminal change for four major MEMU trains. Due to ongoing operational requirements and to ensure smooth rail traffic management within the division, these services will continue to operate to and from Adityapur station instead of their usual terminal at Tatanagar. Passengers planning to travel on these routes should take note of the specific train alterations to avoid any last-minute confusion at the station.
- Extended until September 24, 2026: The temporary terminal shift remains in place for four key MEMU services.
- Alternative Terminal: Affected trains will operate to and from Adityapur station instead of Tatanagar.
- Passenger Appeal: Railway authorities urge all travellers to verify their revised schedules and departure points before starting their journey.
Affected Train Services
The extension directly impacts daily passengers relying on specific routes within the Chakradharpur Division. The specific trains impacted by this directive include the 68004 Guwa-Tatanagar MEMU and the 68020 Guwa-Tatanagar MEMU, both of which will continue to terminate their journeys at Adityapur instead of heading to Tatanagar. Additionally, the return and connecting services, namely the 68019 Tatanagar-Guwa MEMU and the 68009 Tatanagar-Chakradharpur MEMU, will now originate their journeys from Adityapur.
Advice for Travellers
Railway authorities, including the Chakradharpur Rail Division’s Public Relations Officer and Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Aditya Chaudhary, have issued a formal appeal to all passengers. Commuters are strongly advised to check the revised schedules, arrival times, and exact departure locations before planning their travel to prevent any inconvenience. This strategic extension was implemented by the railway administration to ensure overall passenger convenience and to manage escalating rail traffic efficiently across the division during the ongoing operational period.