Attention Passengers! Trains to Remain Cancelled for Several Days in April; Check the List Before Traveling
Train Cancellation News: Several trains have been cancelled in April due to high-tech upgrades being carried out on railway tracks. Please review the complete list and essential updates before embarking on your journey.
Train Cancellation News: There is an important alert for passengers planning to travel by train, as the month of April may cause some disruption to your travel schedule. If you are planning to travel within Chhattisgarh or on connecting routes, checking your train's status before leaving home has now become absolutely essential. In fact, the Railways continuously undertake maintenance and upgrade work to enhance the speed and efficiency of its tracks.
Consequently, the Railways are often compelled to cancel trains. This time, major track improvement work is commencing near Gondia Station in the Bilaspur Division. As a result, the South East Central Railway has cancelled several major trains. To avoid any last-minute regrets upon reaching the station, do not ignore this latest update from the Railways.
Trains Cancelled for This Duration
If you are planning a vacation or a trip home during the month of April, please double-check your train tickets. The Railways have issued a 'No-Entry' notice for several trains scheduled between April 5th and April 25th, meaning these trains will remain completely cancelled. Furthermore, a decision has also been taken to divert the routes of certain trains, operating them via new paths instead of their original ones.
To avoid any last-minute frustration or inconvenience upon reaching the station, ensure you check the current status of your train and the list of diversions before leaving home. This 20-day operational block may cause some disruption to your travel plans.
Why Was This Decision Taken?
This major decision by the Railways has been taken primarily to ensure passenger safety and to increase the operational speed of the trains. At Gondia Station, work has commenced on a war footing to replace the old 'washable apron' on Platform No. 3 with a high-tech ballast track. This modern technology will not only enhance the stability of the tracks but also reduce train turnaround times and ensure a smoother, jerk-free ride.
However, completing this major renovation project requires approximately 20 days, necessitating the suspension of train traffic on certain routes. While this may cause some temporary inconvenience, this upgrade is absolutely essential to ensure that your future rail journeys are even smoother and more comfortable.
The following trains have been cancelled:
Train No. 18029 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Shalimar Express: Cancelled from April 5 to April 25.
Train No. 18030 Shalimar – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express: Cancelled from April 5 to April 25.
Train No. 18237 Korba – Amritsar Chhattisgarh Express: Cancelled from April 5 to April 25.
Train No. 18238 Amritsar – Bilaspur Chhattisgarh Express: Cancelled from April 5 to April 25.
Train No. 12101/12102 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Shalimar Express: Cancelled from April 5 to April 25.
Train No. 12807/12808 Visakhapatnam – Hazrat Nizamuddin Express: Cancelled from April 5 to April 25.