The Western Railway (WR) has announced the cancellation of multiple train services due to non-interlocking work required for the commissioning of a new line between Satna and Barethiya and the repair of a washable apron at Platform No. 2 of Jabalpur station in the Jabalpur Division. This block will be in place from September 16 to September 27, 2024, impacting around a dozen train services over this period.
According to an official statement from Western Railway, the following train services have been cancelled:
Train No. 03418 Udhna – Malda Town (Weekly) Special: Cancellations on September 17 and 24, 2024.
Train No. 03417 Malda Town – Udhna (Weekly) Special: Cancellations on September 15 and 22, 2024.
Train No. 09033 Udhna – Barauni (Bi-weekly) Special: Cancellations on September 16, 18, 23, and 25, 2024.
Train No. 09034 Barauni – Udhna (Bi-weekly) Special: Cancellations on September 18, 20, 25, and 27, 2024.
Train No. 09045 Udhna – Patna (Weekly) Special: Cancellation on September 20, 2024.
Train No. 09046 Patna – Udhna (Weekly) Special: Cancellation on September 21, 2024.
Train No. 09063 Vapi – Danapur (Tri-weekly) Special: Cancellations on September 17, 20, 21, and 24, 2024.
Train No. 09064 Danapur – Bhestan (Tri-weekly) Special: Cancellations on September 19, 22, 23, and 26, 2024.
Train No. 09343 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar – Patna (Weekly) Special: Cancellation on September 19, 2024.
Train No. 09344 Patna – Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Weekly) Special: Cancellation on September 20, 2024.
Train No. 09025 Valsad – Danapur (Weekly) Special: Cancellations on September 16 and 23, 2024.
Train No. 09026 Danapur – Valsad (Weekly) Special: Cancellations on September 17 and 24, 2024.
Passengers planning to travel on these routes are advised to check the status of their trains in advance and make alternative travel arrangements as necessary. Western Railway has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused due to the cancellations and assured passengers that the work is critical to the improvement and future enhancement of the railway network. The non-interlocking work and associated repairs are aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of the railway operations, ensuring better service for passengers in the long term. The railway authorities have appealed for the public’s understanding and cooperation during this period.