With the festive season approaching, a large number of people are expected to travel to Bihar for Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath celebrations. In view of the expected travel rush and ongoing railway construction work, passengers have been advised to check their train schedules before starting their journey.
The Railways has cancelled 51 trains operating to or through Bihar, while routes of another 47 trains have been changed until October 4. Railway officials said the changes are linked to non-interlocking work being carried out near the historic Rajendra Bridge over the Ganges at Mokama.
List of Cancelled Trains
According to the information provided, the cancelled services include several important trains connecting Bihar with different parts of the country.
These include:
- 18630 Gorakhpur-Ranchi Express
- 15528 Patna-Jaynagar Express
- 13416 Patna-Malda Express
- 13127 Patna Garib Rath
- 13031 Howrah-Jaynagar Express
- 13044 Raxaul-Howrah Express
- 13029 Howrah-Mokama Express
- 13228 Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity
- 13424 Ajmer-Bhagalpur Humsafar
- 13430 Anand Vihar-Malda Express
- 13508 Gorakhpur-Asansol Express
- 15235 Howrah-Darbhanga Express
- 13030 Mokama-Howrah Express
- 13420 Janseva Express
- 13227 Saharsa Intercity
- 15527 Jaynagar-Patna Express
- 05059 Kolkata Terminal-Lalkuan Puja Special
- 18405 Puri-Patna Express
- 13032 Jaynagar-Howrah Express
- 13135 Kolkata Terminal-Jaynagar Express
- 13165 Kolkata Terminal-Sitamarhi Express
- 14003 Malda Town-New Delhi Express
Passengers travelling on these routes should confirm the latest status of their train before leaving for the station.
Check Train Status Before Leaving Home
Railway passengers travelling around Bihar during the festive period should check their train status in advance. This is particularly important for services affected by the ongoing work, as changes in cancellation, diversion or operation can create last-minute travel problems.
Among the trains for which passengers should check the latest status are the Amritsar-Howrah Mail, Howrah-Rambagh Vibhuti Express, Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express, Delhi-Kamakhya Brahmaputra Mail and Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express.
Other services include Anand Vihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath Express, Dehradun-Howrah Kumbh Express, Alipurduar-Delhi Mahananda Express, Howrah-Kathgodam Bagh Express, Sealdah-Ballia Express, Ara-New Jalpaiguri Capital Express, Kamakhya-Ara Capital Express, Patna-Jasidih Express and Patna-Dumka Express.
New Double-Line Bridge to Improve Rail Connectivity
The ongoing railway work is associated with the development around the Rajendra Bridge area near Mokama. The commissioning of a new double-line rail bridge is expected to improve train movement within the East Central Railway zone.
The new rail network will connect important stations including Upper Hathidah Junction, Rampur Dumra, Dinkar Gram Simaria and Barauni Junction. A modern signalling system will also support operations across the connected section.
Passengers planning to travel to Bihar during the festive season should therefore verify their train’s latest schedule before heading to the railway station.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and is based on the railway-related details provided in the source material. Train cancellations, diversions and schedules may change according to operational requirements. Passengers should verify the latest information through official railway channels before travelling.