Patna/Jamui: The aftermath of a freight train derailment in Jamui district continued to impact major routes across Bihar on Monday, with the Indian Railways forced to cancel 12 services and divert 49 others. The incident occurred on the Asansol division between Lahaban and Simultala stations, and rail traffic has yet to be restored on the affected stretch.
The disruption has hit the busy Howrah–Patna corridor, with the Howrah division cancelling several trains scheduled for December 29 and 30. According to railway officials, operations remain suspended while restoration work is underway.
Among the affected services, the Patna–Howrah Vande Bharat Express was diverted via Gayaji for a second consecutive day. Twelve trains originating from or passing through Patna were also rerouted.
Key cancellations:
• 13005 Howrah–Amritsar
• 13006 Amritsar–Howrah
• 13155 Kolkata–Sitamarhi
• 13156 Sitamarhi–Kolkata
• 13029 Howrah–Mokama
…+ more reported by Railways
🔁 Additional Disruptions (Tuesday):
• Further cancellations expected on Tuesday.
• Howrah–Mokama (both directions) to remain cancelled.
🔀 Major Trains Diverted:
• Howrah–Rajendra Nagar
• Sambalpur–Gorakhpur
• Durg–Ara
• Tata–Kiriburu
📍 Alternate Routes Used:
• Gayaji
• Dhanbad
• Kiul
• Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Partial operations are in place for local services, with MEMU and passenger trains either short-terminated at Jasidih or Jhajha, or starting from these stations instead of their usual origins.
Railway authorities say restoration is ongoing and normal services will resume once safety clearance is granted.
