Raipur: Passengers planning long‑haul journeys in December need to note a series of temporary suspensions caused by non‑interlocking track work. Six express services will not run on the dates listed below.
Hyderabad‑Raxaul Express
The south‑to‑north corridor will see the following disruptions:
- Train 17005 Hyderabad‑Raxaul Express – cancelled on 10 December.
- Train 17006 Raxaul‑Hyderabad Express – will not depart on 13 December.
Travelers holding tickets for these runs are advised to check the latest status and modify their plans accordingly.
Tirupati‑Raxaul Services
Non‑interlocking work also impacts the Tirupati‑Raxaul line:
- Train 17433 Tirupati‑Raxaul Express – cancelled on 7 December and 14 December.
- Train 17434 Raxaul‑Tirupati Express – cancelled on 10 December and 17 December.
Vasco Da Gama‑Jasidih Express
The coastal‑to‑inland service will be interrupted as follows:
- Train 17321 Vasco Da Gama‑Jasidih Express – cancelled on 11 December.
- Train 17322 Jasidih‑Vasco Da Gama Express – will not run from its origin on 14 December.
Verify Train Status Before You Travel
Railway authorities urge passengers to confirm the operational status of their trains even if they possess a confirmed ticket. Real‑time updates are available through the railway helpline 139, the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), the official railway website, and the mobile app.
Checking these sources before heading to the station helps avoid last‑minute inconvenience for those affected by the schedule changes.
