Non-Interlocking Work on Chipadohar-Barwadih-Mangra Section to Impact Train Services; Several Trains Cancelled and Diverted
The Indian Railways has announced major changes in train operations due to non-interlocking (NI) work being undertaken for the commissioning of the third railway line between the Chipadohar, Barwadih and Mangra stations under the Dhanbad Division. The infrastructure upgrade, aimed at enhancing line capacity and improving train movement in the region, will affect rail services between June 22 and July 1, 2026.
As part of the project, several passenger and express trains have been cancelled, many long-distance trains will operate on diverted routes, and a few trains will temporarily skip their scheduled stoppage at Barwadih station.
Railway officials said the third-line commissioning work is essential for increasing operational efficiency and handling the growing traffic on this important rail corridor connecting Jharkhand, Bihar and eastern India.
Passenger and Express Trains Cancelled
The following trains have been cancelled during different periods due to the non-interlocking work:
| Train No. | Train Name | Cancellation Period |
|---|---|---|
| 53357 | Barkakana-Dehri On Sone Passenger | June 22-27 |
| 53611 | Barwadih-Dehri On Sone Passenger | June 23-28 |
| 53351 | Barwadih-Chunar Passenger | June 23-28 |
| 53347 | Gomoh-Barwadih Passenger | June 22-27 |
| 53349 | Barwadih-Dehri On Sone Passenger | June 23-29 |
| 63557 | Barkakana-Varanasi MEMU Passenger | June 23-27 |
| 53358 | Dehri On Sone-Barkakana Passenger | June 23-28 |
| 53352 | Chunar-Barwadih Passenger | June 23-28 |
| 53348 | Barwadih-Gomoh Passenger | June 23-July 1 |
| 53350 | Dehri On Sone-Barwadih Passenger | June 23-30 |
| 63358 | Varanasi-Barkakana MEMU Passenger | June 23-27 |
| 53612 | Dehri On Sone-Barwadih Passenger | June 22-27 |
| 18635 | Ranchi-Sasaram Express | June 23-27 |
| 18636 | Sasaram-Ranchi Express | June 23-28 |
The cancellations are expected to affect daily commuters and passengers travelling between Jharkhand and Bihar, particularly those relying on passenger and MEMU services.
Major Express Trains to Run on Diversion Routes
To minimise inconvenience to passengers, Indian Railways has arranged alternate routes for several long-distance trains.
Trains Operating on Diverted Routes
| Train No. | Train Name | Date of Journey | Diverted Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18523 | Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express | June 24 | Muri-Bokaro-Rajabera-Gomoh-Gaya-Son Nagar |
| 11632 | Dhanbad-Bhopal Express | June 24 & 27 | Gaya-Son Nagar-Garhwa Road Link Cabin |
| 12873 | Hatia-Anand Vihar Jharkhand Express | June 23 & 25 | Muri-Bokaro-Rajabera-Gomoh-Gaya-DDU-Chunar |
| 12877 | Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath Express | June 23 & 26 | Muri-Bokaro-Rajabera-Gomoh-Gaya-Son Nagar |
| 18101 | Tatanagar-Jammu Tawi Express | June 24 & 26 | Muri-Bokaro-Rajabera-Gomoh-Gaya-Dehri On Sone-DDU-Chunar |
| 18309 | Sambalpur-Jammu Tawi Express | June 23, 25 & 27 | Muri-Bokaro-Rajabera-Gomoh-Gaya-Dehri On Sone-DDU-Chunar |
| 11448 | Howrah-Jabalpur Shaktipunj Express | June 23-27 | Dhanbad-Gaya-Son Nagar-Garhwa Road Link Cabin-Garhwa |
| 18611 | Ranchi-Banaras Express | June 23, 25 & 26 | Muri-Bokaro-Rajabera-Gomoh-Gaya-Son Nagar |
| 18102 | Jammu Tawi-Tatanagar Express | June 22 & 24 | Chunar-DDU-Dehri On Sone-Gaya-Gomoh-Bokaro-Muri |
| 18310 | Jammu Tawi-Sambalpur Express | June 23 & 25 | Chunar-DDU-Dehri On Sone-Gaya-Gomoh-Rajabera-Bokaro-Muri |
| 12878 | New Delhi-Ranchi Garib Rath Express | June 23 & 25 | Son Nagar-Gaya-Gomoh-Rajabera-Bokaro-Muri |
| 12874 | Anand Vihar-Hatia Jharkhand Express | June 23, 24 & 26 | Chunar-DDU-Son Nagar-Gaya-Gomoh-Rajabera-Bokaro-Muri |
| 18524 | Banaras-Visakhapatnam Express | June 25 | Son Nagar-Gaya-Gomoh-Rajabera-Bokaro-Muri |
| 11631 | Bhopal-Dhanbad Express | June 25 & 26 | Garhwa Road Link Cabin-Son Nagar-Gaya |
| 11447 | Jabalpur-Howrah Shaktipunj Express | June 23-26 | Garhwa-Garhwa Road Link Cabin-Son Nagar-Gaya-Dhanbad |
| 18612 | Banaras-Ranchi Express | June 23, 24, 26 & 27 | Son Nagar-Gaya-Gomoh-Rajabera-Bokaro-Muri |
Railway authorities have advised passengers to verify the revised routes and timings before commencing their journey.
Temporary Suspension of Halt at Barwadih Station
Due to the ongoing non-interlocking work, some trains will not stop at Barwadih station between June 23 and June 27, 2026.
Trains Skipping Barwadih Station
| Train No. | Train Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 18613 | Ranchi-Chopan Express | June 25 & 27 |
| 18631 | Ranchi-Chopan Express | June 24 & 26 |
| 13347 | Barkakana-Patna Palamu Express | June 23-27 |
| 18009 | Santragachi-Ajmer Express | June 26 |
| 14021 | Purulia-Anand Vihar Express | June 26 |
Passengers intending to board or deboard these trains at Barwadih have been advised to use nearby stations such as Daltonganj or Mangra for their journey.
Third-Line Project to Enhance Capacity
The commissioning of the third railway line on the Chipadohar-Barwadih-Mangra section is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency in the region. The additional line will facilitate smoother movement of passenger and freight trains, reduce congestion, and improve punctuality on one of the important rail corridors of eastern India.
Railway officials said that while the temporary disruptions may cause inconvenience to passengers, the infrastructure upgrade will provide long-term benefits by increasing capacity and improving connectivity across Jharkhand, Bihar and neighbouring states.
Passengers are advised to check the latest train schedules through official railway enquiry services before travelling and make alternative arrangements wherever necessary during the non-interlocking work period.
