The South Eastern Railway's Chakradharpur division will have a five-hour mega block on various dates in August and September, leading to the cancellation of several passenger trains. The affected routes include Chakradharpur-Rourkela, Dhutra-Rourkela, and Rajkharsawa-Dangoaposi. A mega block will be implemented every Saturday on the Chakradharpur-Rourkela up line, Dhutra-Rourkela down line,...
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and Rajkharsawa-Dangoaposi rail sections, and every Sunday on the Rajkharsawa-Dangoaposi up line. A five-hour mega block will be implemented on the Chakradharpur-Rourkela up line section from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on August 17, 24, and 31, and on September 7, 14, 21, and 28. On the Rajkharsawa-Dangoaposi up line, a five-hour mega block will be implemented from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM on August 18 and 25 and on September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. On the Chakradharpur-Rourkela up line, a five-hour mega block will be implemented from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on August 21 and 28 and on September 4, 11, 18, and 25. The following passenger trains have been canceled on various dates in August and September due to the mega block: Train numbers 18109/18110 (Tata-Itwari Tata Express) on August 17, 24, 31, and September 7, 14, 21, and 28; 08167/08168 (Rourkela-Jharsuguda Rourkela MEMU Special) on August 17, 24, 31, and September 7, 14, 21, and 28; 18175/18176 (Hatia-Jharsuguda Hatia MEMU Express) on August 17, 24, 31, and September 7, 14, 21, and 28; 18113/18114 (Tata-Bilaspur Tata Express) on August 17, 24, 31, and September 7, 14, 21, and 28; 18125/18126 (Rourkela-Puri Rourkela Express) on August 17, 24, 31, and September 7, 14, 21, and 28; 08133/08134 (Tata-GX Tata MEMU Special) on August 18 and 25 and September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; 08163/08164 (Chakradharpur-Rourkela Chakradharpur MEMU Special) on August 21 and 28 and September 4, 11, 18, and 25; 08145/08146 (Tata-Rourkela Tata MEMU Special) on August 21 and 28 and September 4, 11, 18, and 25; and 08147/08148 (Tata-Badampahar Tata MEMU Special) on August 21 and 28 and September 4, 11, 18, and 25.

Due to development work on the West Central Railway, several trains, including those passing through Tatanagar, have been canceled. The cancellations are effective from August 24th to September 11th. Additionally, five pairs of trains originating from Tatanagar will be canceled on the Chakradharpur-Rourkela, Dhutra-Rourkela, and Rajkharsawan-Dangoaposi rail sections due to...
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developmental work. The cancellations are scheduled from August 17th to September 28th. These cancellations will cause inconvenience to passengers traveling to and from Tatanagar.

On Tuesday, the Howrah-Barddhaman Janshatabdi Express was attacked by miscreants near Chaibasa, resulting in a broken window in coach D-12. The incident caused panic among the passengers. The RPF investigated the incident, but the stone-throwers were not identified. It is worth noting that miscreants have previously thrown stones at several express...
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trains, including the Rajdhani Express. In response, the RPF at Adityapur, Chakulia, and Dangoaposi have arrested some individuals. To curb stone-throwing incidents, awareness campaigns are conducted in villages along the railway lines with the help of panchayat representatives, but such incidents continue to occur.

A new Vande Bharat Express train route is being considered between Tatanagar and Brahmapur in Odisha via Chaibasa. The train is planned to depart from Tatanagar at 5 AM and arrive back in Tatanagar by midnight, making stops at Chaibasa, Dangoaposi, Banspani, Nayagarh, and Khurda Road on its way to Brahmapur....
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This route will offer new transportation options for passengers in Kolhan and various branch lines in Odisha. Tatanagar will serve as the maintenance hub for the Brahmapur Vande Bharat train, with other stations taking over maintenance responsibilities to ensure a dedicated pit line for the train. Two new Vande Bharat train rakes are ready for launch, expected before August 15th. Meanwhile, preparations are underway in Chakradharpur for the launch of Vande Bharat Express trains between Tatanagar and Patna, and Tatanagar and Banaras. The Tatanagar station is also undergoing upgrades to handle Vande Bharat train maintenance, including a new traction system for cleaning and repair of the coaches.

A new Vande Bharat Express train service will soon launch between Tatanagar and Brahmapur. Departing Tatanagar at 5:20 am, it will arrive in Brahmapur at 2:30 pm. The return journey departs Brahmapur at 3:00 pm and reaches Tatanagar at 11:55 pm. This new service will stop at Chaibasa, Dangoaposi, Banspani, and...
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Nayagarh stations. The launch is seen as a significant political move by the BJP ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, aiming to boost popularity and showcase development commitment. The new Vande Bharat Express, known for its modern design, speed, and advanced facilities, is expected to significantly improve travel time and provide better services. This will also promote business and tourism. The new service, however, poses challenges for the railways. Train number 18189 (Tata-Ernakulam Express) will be delayed by 30 minutes, departing at 4:45 am instead of 5:15 am, while train number 18109/10 (Tata-Itwari Express) will now undergo primary maintenance at Itwari to accommodate the new Vande Bharat train in Tatanagar. A new MEMU train service between Tatanagar and Chaibasa is also planned, with the inauguration date likely set by the zone and board. The PM is expected to flag off this new train, further emphasizing the BJP government's focus on development and passenger convenience.