Railway block on September 19 and 20: 20 trains including Howrah-Puri and Hatia Express cancelled

Rail passengers traveling across West Bengal, Jharkhand, and neighboring regions should prepare for significant travel disruptions as South Eastern Railway has announced a major traffic and power block. The Kharagpur division is undertaking crucial infrastructure development for the launch and installation of heavy steel girders for a new overbridge at the Balichak Road railway crossing (Gate No. 52). To ensure safety during construction, railway authorities will enforce traffic blocks on September 19 and 20, leading to the complete cancellation of 20 mail, express, and EMU local trains passing through the Kharagpur and Chakradharpur railway divisions.Complete List of Cancelled Trains on September 19 and 20The sudden suspension of train services will impact regular commuters and long-distance travelers alike, particularly affecting passengers relying on key routes connecting Howrah with Puri, Hatia, Jagdalpur, and Bokaro Steel City.Howrah-Puri-Howrah Express (Train No. 12837/12838): Cancelled on September 19.Howrah-Jagdalpur-Howrah Sambaleshwari Express (Train No. 18005/18006): Cancelled on September 19.Howrah-Hatia-Howrah Express (Train No. 18615/18616): Cancelled on September 19.Howrah-Chakradharpur-Howrah Express (Train No. 18011/18012): Cancelled on September 19.Howrah-Bokaro Steel City-Howrah Express (Train No. 18013/18014): Cancelled on September 19.Puri-Digha Express (Train No. 22890): Cancelled on September 19.Digha-Puri Express (Train No. 22889): Cancelled on September 20.EMU Local Services: Multiple local commuter trains, including Howrah-Kharagpur and Howrah-Midnapore locals (such as Train Nos. 38725, 38801, 38803, 38702, 38704, 38705, 38706, and 38802), will remain cancelled on September 19 and 20.Diverted Routes for Long-Distance Express TrainsIn addition to cancellations, the railway administration has rerouted several major long-distance express trains to bypass the construction zone safely. Passengers traveling on these services should anticipate modified timetables:New Tinsukia – SMVT Bengaluru Express (Train No. 22502): Departing on September 18, this train will be diverted via Rampurhat, Sainthia, Andal, Asansol, Burnpur, Adra, Midnapore, and Hijli.Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Express (Train No. 22504): Departing on September 18, it will follow the diverted path through Rampurhat, Sainthia, Andal, Asansol, Burnpur, Adra, Midnapore, and Hijli.Puri-Kamakhya Express (Train No. 15643): Departing on September 19, this service will run via Hijli, Midnapore, Adra, Asansol, and Howrah. Travelers are strongly advised to check their train status and plan alternative journeys well in advance to avoid inconvenience.