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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.
