Trains Cancelled: Major decision by the Railways ahead of Diwali and Chhath; several trains to remain cancelled starting today.

Due to essential work on the Tatanagar-Asansol rail route, South Eastern Railway has announced changes to the operation of several trains. These changes will come into effect from November 2.

With the month of November now underway, if you are planning to travel by train today—whether for work or other purposes—this update is important for you. South Eastern Railway has decided to alter the operations of various trains along the Tatanagar-Asansol route. You might be wondering: why have these changes been made?

The adjustments are due to railway track repairs and necessary technical work being carried out in the Adra division. Consequently, the Railways has decided to cancel some trains, while others will not complete their full journey to their scheduled destinations.

Changes to Train Routes

If you are planning to travel on these routes tomorrow, November 3, please be aware that some trains will not reach their final destinations. These include:

Train No. 63594 Asansol-Purulia MEMU on November 3.
Train No. 63594 Asansol-Purulia MEMU on November 4.
Train No. 63593 Purulia-Asansol MEMU on November 3.
Train No. 63594 MEMU will run only up to Adra on November 6.
Train No. 63594 Asansol-Purulia MEMU will run only up to Adra on November 7.

Cancellations on November 2, 5, and 8

Certain trains have been cancelled for today, November 2, as well as for November 5 and November 8. These include:

Train No. 63594 Asansol–Purulia MEMU – Cancelled
Train No. 63593 Purulia–Asansol MEMU – Cancelled
Train No. 68046 Asansol–Adra MEMU – Cancelled
Train No. 68045 Adra–Asansol MEMU – Cancelled

Difficulties for Commuters

If you use these MEMU trains daily to travel to work or college, it is essential for you to be aware of the cancellations and route changes. If you typically travel on these trains—or any other MEMU or passenger trains on this route—you may need to rely on alternative modes of transport for the time being. Furthermore, before leaving home for the railway station, please check the status of your train by contacting the railway helpline number.