Raipur. The wedding season is about to begin, and preparations for celebrations are underway in many households. Some are busy preparing for their daughter’s wedding, while others are awaiting the arrival of relatives and guests for their son’s nuptials. Amidst this, a decision by the Railways has added to the woes of passengers. With the wedding season set to commence from Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the Railways has decided to cancel 52 trains on various dates. Consequently, passengers who have already booked their tickets may now need to alter their travel plans.
Non-interlocking work to be carried out in the railway yard
Non-interlocking work is scheduled to take place at the Jharsuguda passenger yard within the Chakradharpur Railway Division. This work will be conducted on specific dates between November 26 and December 17, 2026. As a result, the operation of several trains passing through this route will be affected.
During this period, the Railways has decided to cancel 52 trains on different days. Additionally, two trains will be diverted via alternative routes, while the operations of two other trains will be curtailed, terminating at intermediate stations. It is worth noting that the Railways had previously cancelled approximately 86 trains in the month of June.
Difficulties ahead for wedding guests
During the wedding season, trains typically experience a surge in passenger traffic. The cancellation of 52 trains is likely to further increase the demand for seats on other regular services. Families who booked their tickets months in advance to attend wedding ceremonies may now be forced to seek alternative travel arrangements.
The impact will be most significant for passengers planning long-distance journeys with their families. Those traveling with the elderly, women, and children are also likely to face additional hardships. Several routes, including Howrah-Mumbai-Ahmedabad, affected
This decision by the Railways will impact major rail routes, such as those connecting Howrah, Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. Passengers traveling on these routes will need to plan their journeys based on the availability of trains and their preferred travel dates.
A total of 52 trains are set to be cancelled, including the Tatanagar–Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari, Howrah–Pune Duronto, Cherlapalli–Darbhanga Express, Tatanagar–Bilaspur Express, Santragachi–Pune Express, Tirupati–Raxaul Express, Malda Town–Surat Express, Kamakhya–LTT Express, Humsafar Express, Hatia–Pune Express, and Hatia–Durg Express.
Check your train status before traveling
Given the changes to train operations, passengers are advised to verify the status of their train before heading to the station. Relying on old tickets or previously issued timetables could lead to inconvenience.
Passengers should check their train’s status, route, and operational details via the official Railway website or the NTES app. Doing so will help avoid last-minute complications.
