Railway Gate 85B in Sumerpur Closes for 24 Hours for Track Repairs

Railway passengers and road commuters travelling through Bihar must note that Railway Gate Number 85B in Sumerpur is closed for vehicular traffic for a 24-hour period. The crucial maintenance work began today on September 9, 2026, at 8:00 AM and will continue until 8:00 AM on September 10, 2026. Northern Railway authorities have confirmed that this temporary shutdown is necessary to execute essential track repairs, which are critical for ensuring long-term rail safety and uninterrupted train operations along this busy route.

This temporary closure in Sumerpur is part of a broader wave of railway infrastructure upgrades currently underway across Bihar. Commuters should take note of several other ongoing disruptions and restrictions across the state:

• Dighwara Crossing Repairs: A railway crossing in Dighwara is undergoing major track maintenance involving the replacement of 40 cemented sections, resulting in ongoing road traffic diversions.
• Barsoi Heavy Vehicle Restrictions: Heavy vehicles with six wheels or more are strictly restricted on State Highway-98 near Barsoi station until September 29, 2026, to facilitate the construction of a new Road Over Bridge at the Manman railway gate, designated as LC number SK-367.
• Mokama Bridge Non-Interlocking Work: Indian Railways has announced massive disruptions affecting 845 train services throughout September 2026, including the total cancellation of 338 trains. This is due to vital Non-Interlocking work required for commissioning a new parallel rail bridge near the historic Rajendra Bridge over the Ganga River, scheduled from September 21 to October 4, 2026.
• Weather-Related Disruptions: Earlier in the month, train operations faced temporary suspensions due to rising water levels at Bridge No. 21 situated between Patna Sahib and Patliputra Junction.

Planning Your Journey Around Bihar Railway Disruptions

With multiple infrastructure projects running simultaneously, travellers are strongly advised to check their train schedules and station routes in advance. While these temporary closures and train cancellations cause short-term inconvenience, they are vital steps toward modernizing the railway network, improving track capacity, and guaranteeing safer journeys for millions of passengers across India.