16 MEMU and Passenger Trains Cancelled in Chakradharpur Division from November 12 to 18
Jamshedpur, November 12, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): South Eastern Railway has cancelled 16 MEMU and passenger train services between November 12 and 18 due to track renewal work and other technical maintenance activities in the Chakradharpur Railway Division.
The cancellations have been announced in view of a Track Renewal Train (TRT) machine block between Garpos and Dhutra stations and a tamping machine block on the Rajgangpur-Dhutra section. The railway administration said the work is aimed at strengthening safety standards and improving railway infrastructure.
Daily Passengers Likely to Face Inconvenience
The cancellation of several local trains at the same time is likely to affect daily commuters, working professionals, school and college students, and small traders.
Many passengers depend on MEMU and passenger trains for daily travel between Tatanagar, Chakradharpur, Rourkela, Jharsuguda and nearby smaller stations.
The railway administration has appealed to passengers to check the latest train status before leaving home. They can obtain updated information through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or the railway helpline.
Railway officials said the maintenance blocks are necessary to improve track safety and support the future expansion of railway facilities.
List of Cancelled MEMU and Passenger Trains
The following train services have been listed for cancellation:
| Train service | Train number |
|---|---|
| Rourkela-Tatanagar-Rourkela MEMU | 68044-68043 |
| Tatanagar-Guwa-Adityapur MEMU | 68019-68020 |
| Tatanagar-Chaibasa MEMU | 68137 |
| Chaibasa-Tatanagar MEMU | 68138 |
| Tatanagar-Guwa-Tatanagar MEMU | 68003-68004 |
| Jhargram-Purulia-Jhargram MEMU | 18019-18020 |
| Rourkela-Jharsuguda-Rourkela MEMU | 68029-68030 |
| Hatia-Rourkela Passenger | 58659 |
| Rourkela-Hatia Passenger | 58660 |
| Birmitrapur-Barsuan-Birmitrapur Passenger | 58151-58152 |
Passengers are advised to verify their train’s status for the relevant travel date, as the cancellations are linked to scheduled maintenance blocks between November 12 and 18.