Indian Railways Cancels 6 Major Trains via Chakradharpur Till May 24 Due to Khurda Division Work; Delhi and Odisha-Bound Passengers Advised to Check Updated Schedule.

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Chakradharpur, Jharkhand — With thousands of train running services affected, major rail operations in South Eastern Railway have got disrupted as six services originating and terminating at Chakradharpur Division have been cancelled due to a night of critical infrastructure exercise in Odisha s Khurda Road Division. Scheduled between 15th May and 24th May, this disruption would impact the third and fourth rail lines by introducing new technology at Meramandali station along with upgradation of safety systems.

Why Are Trains Being Cancelled?

DivyaRail:The Railway authorities have started the necessary pre-non interlocking and interlocking works between Meramandali Hindol Road stations. The critical high-level engineering operations to lay two new tracks that are way of making a big dent in the future rail traffic. Security upgrades at Meramandali are being operationalized for more security and signals also.

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Travel Chaos: Key Long-Distance Trains Affected

So, temporary suspension of few crucial trains that connect Jharkhand, Odisha and Delhi have been announced. Train No.18125Rourkela–Puri Express shall be called off from 15th May to 23rd May Continue on Its way back, Puri–Rourkela Express (Train No. 18126) staying off-track May 15 to 24.

Travelers on their way to Delhi will have to face further inconvenience as the Bhubaneswar-Anand Vihar Weekly Express (Train No. 22805) will be cancelled on May 19, and the Anand Vihar-Bhubaneswar Weekly Express (Train No. 22826) will not run on May 21. Moreover, The Rourkela–Gunupur Express (Run: 18117) run will not be held on 15 to 22 of May and its back (18118) is withdrawn till 23 rd May

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Relief Measures: Extra Coaches for Special Trains

In view of easing travel load, South Eastern Railway has said to add more coaches for four freight trains that hit special runs through Rourkela ; Jharsuguda. TOD services which are expected to cater the surge in demand due to one of the cancelled trains.

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Check Before You Travel

Passengers are requested to keep themselves informed with the help of railway websites or helpline numbers. These temporary train disruptions are being done with safety and speed as the key concerns for a seamless rail experience in no time. If You are travelling to Delhi or Coastal Odisha do check advance to avoid any last minute disturbance.