Safety-Related Modernization Work Between Rourkela and Bondamunda: Temporary Changes in Train Services

Safety-Related Modernization Work Between Rourkela and Bondamunda: Temporary Changes in Train Services
In line with Indian Railways’ commitment to enhance safety and improve infrastructure, the South Eastern Railway, Chakradharpur Division, will undertake critical safety-related modernization work between Rourkela and Bondamunda from April 21 to April 26, 2025.
This essential work involves track linking and non-interlocking operations as part of the commissioning of multi-tracking lines in the Rourkela–Bondamunda section. These upgrades are aimed at improving train operations, ensuring safer and more efficient railway services in the long term.
To facilitate the seamless execution of this project, certain train services will be temporarily cancelled or partially cancelled. These changes are being implemented with the utmost priority on passenger safety and minimizing inconvenience to the traveling public.
A. Full Cancellation of Trains:
18452 Puri–Hatia Tapaswini Express
Cancelled on April 20, 21, 22, 24 & 25, 2025
18451 Hatia–Puri Tapaswini Express
Cancelled on April 21, 22, 23, 25 & 26, 2025
18125 Rourkela–Puri Express
Cancelled on April 24 & 25, 2025
18126 Puri–Rourkela Express
Cancelled on April 25 & 26, 2025
18118/18117 Gunupur–Rourkela–Gunupur Rajyarani Express
Cancelled from Gunupur on April 24 and from Rourkela on April 25, 2025
B. Partial Cancellation of Trains:
22862/12872 Kantabanji/Titilagarh–Howrah Ispat Express
From April 21 to 26, will run up to Jharsuguda only and return to the originating station.
22861/12871 Howrah–Kantabanji/Titilagarh Ispat Express
Will run up to Tatanagar only and return to the originating station.
15028/15027 Sambalpur–Gorakhpur–Sambalpur Maurya Express
Cancelled on April 21 & 25
Additionally, 15027 Sambalpur–Chakradharpur Maurya Express will be cancelled on April 23 & 26, 2025
20835/20836 Rourkela–Howrah Express
Cancelled from both directions on April 25, 2025
Passengers are requested to check the latest train schedules and plan their journeys accordingly. Railway regrets the temporary inconvenience and seeks cooperation from the public during this period of vital infrastructure enhancement.