Indian Railways has initiated vital infrastructure modernisation work involving yard remodelling at Jharsuguda under the South Eastern Railway jurisdiction. Due to these planned technical and development tasks, the operations of two prominent long-distance passenger services that pass through the Dhanbad route will remain suspended on selected dates across October, November, and December. The temporary cancellations are bound to affect travel plans for passengers headed toward southern and western regions of the country.
Eight Trips Suspended on the Darbhanga-Charlapalli Route
The bi-weekly service connecting Darbhanga and Charlapalli will see a significant interruption, with a total of eight trips called off in both directions combined. This disruption will create substantial challenges for long-distance commuters travelling between Jharkhand, Bihar, and southern Indian destinations during the late autumn and early winter period.
According to the official schedule, train number 17007 Charlapalli-Darbhanga Express will not operate on 28 November, followed by cancellations on 5 December, 8 December, and 12 December. In the return direction, train number 17008 Darbhanga-Charlapalli Express will remain cancelled on 1 December, 8 December, 11 December, and 15 December.
Impact on the Surat and Malda Town Weekly Express
Passengers relying on direct connectivity between West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Gujarat will also need to seek alternate arrangements. The weekly express service operating between Malda Town and Surat via Dhanbad has had several scheduled journeys withdrawn to accommodate the ongoing technical work.
Train number 13425 Malda Town-Surat Express will remain out of service on 31 October, as well as on 5 December and 12 December. Correspondingly, train number 13426 Surat-Malda Town Weekly Express has been cancelled for departures on 2 November, 7 December, and 14 December. Travellers booked on these routes are advised to review updated train statuses before proceeding with their planned journeys.
