Bihar Train Cancellation List: 51 Cancelled, 47 Diverted
Bihar train cancellations affected dozens of services between September 24 and September 26 as Indian Railways carried out major work near Rajendra Pul in Mokama. Railway authorities cancelled 51 train entries, diverted 47 services and changed the starting or ending points of 11 other trains.
The wider railway disruption will continue during the bridge work through October 4, 2026. However, the 51 cancellations highlighted in the latest report relate to specific train runs on September 24, 25 and 26.
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When Were the Trains Cancelled?
The cancellation schedule covered three dates.
- September 24: Indian Railways cancelled the Hyderabad-Raxaul Express (17005). Other services also faced changes as the railway work continued.
- September 25: Railway authorities cancelled a large group of services, including the Howrah-Raxaul Express, Sealdah-Jaynagar Gangasagar Express, Malda Town-Patna Express, Malda Town-Anand Vihar Express, Patliputra Express, Tatanagar-Jaynagar Express and several MEMU services.
- September 26: Authorities cancelled another major group of trains. These included the Howrah-Mokama Express, Mokama-Howrah Express, Howrah-Jaynagar Express, Raxaul-Howrah Express, Rajendra Nagar-Saharsa Intercity, Ajmer-Bhagalpur Humsafar, Anand Vihar-Malda Town Express, Malda Town-New Delhi Express and Puri-Patna Express.
Why Did Indian Railways Cancel the Trains?
Indian Railways carried out non-interlocking work near Rajendra Pul as part of the commissioning of a new railway bridge beside the existing Rajendra Bridge.
The work involved several locations, including Upper Hathidah Junction, Tal Junction, Rampur Dumra, Dinkar Gram Simaria and Barauni Junction.
The new bridge will add a double railway line alongside the existing bridge. The project aims to increase capacity on the Mokama-Barauni section and improve the movement of passenger and freight trains.
Which Trains Were Diverted?
Railway authorities also diverted 47 train runs during the disruption. Several services changed their normal routes on September 25 and 26.
The affected trains included the Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express, Amritsar-Howrah Mail, Howrah-Prayagraj Vibhuti Express, Delhi-Kamakhya Brahmaputra Mail, Anand Vihar-Jaynagar Garib Rath and Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express.
Some diverted trains also skipped regular stops. For example, the Poorva Express skipped Mokama and Barh while travelling through its alternative route.
How Long Will the Railway Disruption Continue?
The September 24-26 cancellations formed part of a larger railway block linked to the Rajendra Pul project. Railway work and related service changes will continue through October 4, with different trains facing cancellations, diversions or shortened journeys on different dates.
Earlier railway notices also indicated that the wider work period would run from September 21 to October 4. Passengers should therefore check their train number, journey date and latest running status before travelling. A train that operated normally on one date may face a cancellation or route change on another date.
What Passengers Should Check
Passengers travelling through Mokama, Barauni, Patna and nearby routes should check their journey details before leaving for the station.
The disruption can affect departure points, arrival stations and regular stops. Passengers with connecting services should also allow additional time in case their train takes an alternative route.
The railway changes remain linked to the bridge and signalling work. They do not represent permanent changes to the regular routes.
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