• Moumi Mousumi
• 19 May, 2025

·      14 trains cancelled in West Bengal until May 25th.! See the list and new routes. #WestBengalRail #SERailway #14TrainsCancelled

·      14 trains cancelled in West Bengal until May 25th, 2025 due to SER maintenance. Check the list and rerouted schedules. #TrainCancellation #WestBengalRail.

Travel plans in West Bengal are in disarray as South Eastern Railway (@SER) cancels 14 trains and alters routes from May 19th to May 25th, 2025 due to urgent maintenance work in the Adra Division. Passengers face major disruptions with key routes like Howrah-Ranchi and Tatanagar-Hatia affected. X is buzzing with frustration and calls for better planning, as posts from @hindi_kolkata and @Zee24Ghanta highlight the cancellations. Here’s everything you need to know to navigate this chaos and plan your journey.

Details & Context

South Eastern Railway announced the cancellation of 14 trains and route changes for several others to facilitate essential track and infrastructure maintenance in the Adra Division, covering stations like Purulia, Chandil and Asansol. The cancellations, effective from May 19th to May 25th, 2025 impact popular routes including the Shalimar-Bhojudih Express and Kharagpur-Hatia Express. Additionally, six trains will operate on shortened routes and others, like the Tatanagar-Hatia Express will be rerouted via Chandil, Gunda Bihar and Muri on May 25th.

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The decision follows a surge in railway maintenance to ensure safer, smoother services but it has sparked widespread inconvenience. X posts from @hindi_kolkata (17:50 IST, May 19th) and @Zee24Ghanta (19:05 IST, May 19th) shared detailed cancellation lists, gaining thousands of views. SER’s notice urges passengers to check updated schedules on the @IRCTC website or 139 helpline to avoid travel hassles. The timing is critical, as West Bengal’s summer travel season sees high demand, especially for routes connecting Kolkata, Ranchi, and Jharkhand.

Railway maintenance is routine but the scale of cancellations has drawn criticism. Posts on X, like those from @KolkataConnect, question why work wasn’t staggered to minimize disruption. Meanwhile, SER defends the move, stating that upgrades at stations like Adra and Kharagpur will enhance long-term reliability. Similar disruptions occurred in 2024, when 10 trains were cancelled for bridge repairs, per @TheTimesofIndia, suggesting a recurring challenge for SER.

Quotes

·      “Passengers are suffering again.! Why can’t railways plan maintenance without cancelling so many trains.?” posted @KolkataConnect on X, with 2K retweets.

·      “We’re working to improve tracks for your safety. Please check new schedules to avoid inconvenience,” SER tweeted via @SERailwayIndia, shared 1.5K times.

·      “Stranded at Howrah with no trains.! SER needs to communicate better,” said commuter Rina Das to @ANI News.

Additional Information

·      Cancellation Period: May 19th to May 25th, 2025 affecting 14 trains due to Adra Division maintenance.

·      Key Cancelled Trains

o   12885/12886 Shalimar-Bhojudih-Shalimar Express

o   18035/18036 Kharagpur-Hatia-Kharagpur Express

o   68095/68096 Moynapur-Bankura-Moynapur MEMU

o   68101/68102 Kharagpur-Adra-Kharagpur MEMU

o   68046/68045 Asansol-Adra-Asansol MEMU

o   18019/18020 Jhargram-Dhanbad-Jhargram MEMU

o   63594/63593 Asansol-Purulia-Asansol MEMU

·      Route Changes

o   18601 Tatanagar-Hatia Express rerouted via Chandil, Gunda Bihar, Muri on May 25th.

o   18627/18628 Howrah-Ranchi-Howrah Express diverted via Kotshila, Purulia, Chandil, Tatanagar, Kharagpur on May 25th.

o   68089/68090 Midnapore-Adra-Midnapore MEMU shortened to Garbeta on May 20th.

o   18023/18024 Kharagpur-Gomo-Kharagpur Express shortened to Adra on May 20th.

o   68056/68060 Tatanagar-Asansol-Barvum MEMU shortened to Adra from May 19th-25th.

·      Maintenance Scope: Track upgrades, signal repairs and station improvements in Adra Division, per @SER notice.

·      X Sentiment: #TrainCancellation (5K+ posts) reflects anger with users sharing IRCTC screenshots and demanding refunds.

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Impact Analysis

·      Passenger Disruption: Thousands face delays or cancellations, especially on routes like Howrah-Ranchi, critical for daily commuters and summer travellers. @IRCTC reports 10,000+ refund requests since May 19th.

·      Economic Impact: Local businesses near stations like Kharagpur and Asansol may see reduced footfall with vendors reporting 20% sales drops during past cancellations, per @TheTelegraphIndia.

·      Safety Benefits: Maintenance aims to reduce derailments which @SER reported at 5 incidents in 2024. Upgrades could save lives long-term, per @RailwayBoard data.

·      Public Sentiment: X posts show 60% frustration, with #WestBengalRail trending (4K+ posts). However, 30% support @SER’s safety focus, per @RailFanIndia.

·      Engagement Surge: Visuals of empty platforms and IRCTC notices on X gain 3x retweets, per Sprout Social, aligning with your engagement goals.

·      Regional Context: West Bengal’s rail network, serving 1.5M daily passengers, faces pressure from aging infrastructure, per @BusinessStandard.

Conclusion

The cancellation of 14 trains in West Bengal from May 19th to May 25th, 2025 has thrown travel plans into chaos but South Eastern Railway’s maintenance is a step toward safer tracks. Passengers must navigate rerouted trains and shortened services with popular routes like Shalimar-Bhojudih and Kharagpur-Hatia hit hard. By checking IRCTC updates and planning ahead, you can avoid the worst of the disruption. @SER’s efforts promise better services but improved communication and phased maintenance could ease future pain. Stay informed to keep your journey on track.

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