Bhagalpur: A breach in the Ganga embankment between Sakrigali and Maharajpur has brought rail traffic on this section to a standstill. Four days after the incident, normal timetables are still on hold, with a host of trains either cancelled or operating on altered routes on Saturday.

Maintenance teams are working around the clock to restore the embankment and get regular services back on track. To mitigate passenger inconvenience, Indian Railways has introduced a set of special trains on the affected corridor.

Special Passenger Trains

The following additional services have been scheduled to provide alternatives:

  • Sahibganj – Bhagalpur Passenger Special: departs Sahibganj at 09:30 am and again at 05:00 pm.
  • Bhagalpur – Sahibganj Passenger Special: leaves Bhagalpur at 10:00 am.
  • Rampurhat – Tinpahar Passenger Special: originates from Rampurhat at 08:30 am.

Major Trains Cancelled

A large number of MEMU and passenger trains continue to be suspended, including:

  • 63402 Malda Town – Sahibganj MEMU
  • 63421 Azimganj – Sahibganj MEMU
  • 63411 Sahibganj – Bhagalpur MEMU
  • 63063 Barddhaman – Sahibganj MEMU
  • 53411 Barharwa – Sahibganj Passenger
  • 13427 Howrah – Sahibganj Intercity Express
  • 63405 Rampurhat – Sahibganj MEMU
  • 53487 & 53485 Tinpahar – Rajmahal Passenger

Return‑direction services are equally affected, with cancellations for 53412 Sahibganj – Barharwa Passenger, 63074 Sahibganj – Rampurhat MEMU, 13428 Sahibganj – Howrah Express, 53408 Jamalpur – Rampurhat Passenger, and 53490 & 53488 Rajmahal – Tinpahar Passenger.

Long‑Distance Trains Rerouted

Several long‑haul services will bypass the damaged segment by using alternative corridors.

  • The 13020 Kathgodam – Howrah Bagh Express and 13022 Raxaul – Howrah Express will run via the Munger – Bhagalpur – Banka – Jasidih loop.
  • The 15657 Delhi – Kamakhya Brahmaputra Mail, 15647 Lokmanya Tilak – Guwahati Express and 15744 Bathinda – Balurghat Farakka Express will be diverted through Jamalpur – Munger – Katihar.
  • The 13024 Gaya – Howrah Express will take the Kiul – Jhajha – Asansol route.
  • The 13404 Bhagalpur – Ranchi Vananchal Express and 13072 Jamalpur – Howrah Express will operate on the Bhagalpur – Dumka – Rampurhat line.

Trains Starting or Ending Early

Operational tweaks have also shifted the originating or terminating stations for a few services.

  • 53029 Azimganj – Bhagalpur Passenger will now terminate at Barharwa.
  • 13410 Kiul – Malda Town Intercity will conclude its run at Sahibganj, while 13409 Malda Town – Kiul Intercity will start from Sahibganj.
  • 53403 Rampurhat – Gaya Passenger will originate from Jamalpur on 3 October and 4 October.

Repair Work Ongoing

Railway engineers continue to reinforce the embankment and aim for a swift restoration of full service. Passengers are advised to check the latest train statuses before traveling, as schedules may still change until normal operations resume.