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Chakradharpur Train Cancellations & Diversions (Oct 2026)

South Eastern Railway has announced a temporary regulation of train services, including multiple cancellations and route diversions, in the Chakradharpur Division. These service disruptions are scheduled due to crucial developmental works involving non-interlocking at Bondamunda D Cabin for the commissioning of the 5th line between Bondamunda A Cabin and Rourkela sections. The changes will affect operations from October 3, 2026, to October 15, 2026. 

Affected Trains, Diversions, and Dynamic Status

Passengers planning to travel during this period should review the table below outlining the affected train services, operational dates, and status details: 

Train No. & NameFrom / ToFrequency / DatesImpact Status
68025 / 68026 Chakradharpur–Rourkela MEMUChakradharpur - Rourkela04.10.2026 to 07.10.2026 & 11.10.2026 to 15.10.2026Cancelled
68043 / 68044 Rourkela–Tatanagar MEMURourkela - Tatanagar04.10.2026 to 13.10.2026Cancelled
58659 / 58660 Hatia–Rourkela PassengerHatia - Rourkela03.10.2026 to 13.10.2026 (Directional)Cancelled
18309 / 18310 Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi ExpressSambalpur - Jammu Tawi06.10.2026, 08.10.2026, 09.10.2026, 11.10.2026Cancelled
18109 / 18110 NSCB Itwari–Tatanagar ExpressNSCB Itwari - Tatanagar04.10.2026 to 07.10.2026 & 11.10.2026 to 13.10.2026Cancelled
22861 / 22862 Howrah–Kantabanji Ispat ExpressHowrah - Kantabanji04.10.26 to 14.10.26 (Select Dates)Cancelled
12262 / 12261 Howrah–CSMT Mumbai Duronto ExpressHowrah - CSMT Mumbai13.10.2026 & 14.10.2026Cancelled
20818 New Delhi–Bhubaneswar Rajdhani ExpressNew Delhi - Bhubaneswar04.10.2026 & 11.10.2026Diverted
18477 Puri–Yog Nagari Rishikesh Utkal ExpressPuri - Rishikesh12.10.2026Diverted

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

Several key long-distance trains have been rerouted to facilitate the developmental works in the Chakradharpur Division. Please note the alternate routes detailed below: 

  • New Delhi – Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express (Train No. 20818) journey commencing on 04.10.2026 and 11.10.2026 will run on a diverted route via NSCB Gomoh - Adra - Midnapore - Hijli - Bhadrak - Cuttack, skipping its regular halting stations along the normal route. 
  • Puri – Yog Nagari Rishikesh Utkal Express (Train No. 18477) journey commencing on 12.10.2026 will run via Cuttack - Sambalpur City - Jharsuguda Road - Ib instead of its regular path. 
  • Passengers of cancelled trains can claim a full refund. For tickets booked online via IRCTC, the refund will be processed automatically to the original payment source. For counter tickets, passengers must visit nearest computerized reservation center to initiate refund within the standard time limit. 
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