The South Eastern Railway’s Chakradharpur Division has initiated vital modernisation work between Rourkela and Bondamunda.
This leads to the cancellation and partial suspension of multiple train services from April 21 to April 26, 2025.
The initiative, aimed at improving safety and efficiency, involves track linking and non-interlocking operations.
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.
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.
Passengers are strongly advised to check updated schedules via official railway apps or local stations before embarking on their journeys.
Following completion, the project is expected to enhance freight and passenger transport efficiency in the region.
For real-time updates, travellers can contact the Railway Helpline 139 or visit .
