Railway cancels several trains till April 26 due to modernisation work in Odisha's Rourkela; check list

The South Eastern Railway’s Chakradharpur Division will conduct critical modernisation work between Rourkela and Bondamunda in Odisha from April 21 to 26, 2025.

The project involves track linking and non-interlocking operations to commission multi-tracking lines, aimed at boosting long-term safety and operational efficiency. To ensure smooth execution, several trains will face full or partial cancellations during this period.

Full Cancellations: Key Routes Affected

The following trains will remain fully cancelled on the  specified dates:

• Puri–Hatia Tapaswini Express (18452): April 20, 21, 22, 24, 25.
• Hatia–Puri Tapaswini Express (18451): April 21, 22, 23, 25, 26.
• Rourkela–Puri Express (18125): April 24, 25.
• Puri–Rourkela Express (18126): April 25, 26.
• Gunupur–Rourkela Rajyarani Express (18117/18118): Cancelled from Gunupur on April 24 and Rourkela on April 25.

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Partial Cancellations: Revised Routes

• Kantabanji/Titilagarh–Howrah Ispat Express (22862/12872): From April 21–26, services will terminate at Jharsuguda and return to origin.
• Howrah–Kantabanji/Titilagarh Ispat Express (22861/12871): Will run only up to Tatanagar (Jharkhand).
• Sambalpur–Gorakhpur Maurya Express (15027/15028): Cancelled on April 21, 23, 25, and 26.
• Rourkela–Howrah Express (20835/20836): Suspended in both directions on April 25.

Passenger Advisory and Long-Term Benefits

The Railways urged travellers to check updated schedules via official apps or stations before departing. Notably, the Rourkela–Bondamunda stretch is a critical freight corridor, and multi-tracking will streamline coal, steel, and mineral transport.

Post-April 26, the section will resume operations with improved infrastructure. For real-time updates, passengers can contact the 139 Railway Helpline or visit www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in.

Note: Cancellation dates vary by route; verify specific trains before travel.