Jamshedpur: In view of the ongoing redevelopment work at Tatanagar railway station, the South Eastern Railway has decided to shift the operation of eight more trains from Tatanagar to Adityapur station. An official order to this effect was issued on Friday, following a similar decision a day earlier to divert four pairs of trains.
According to railway officials, the revised arrangement will come into effect from January 29, and there are plans to shift additional trains to Adityapur in the coming weeks. However, it has been clarified that all the diverted trains will continue to have stoppages at Tatanagar station, even though their originating point will change.
As per the latest order, the trains proposed to originate from Adityapur include South Bihar Express (Durg–Danapur), Tata–Buxar Express, Tata–Thawe Express, Jallianwala Bagh Express, Tata–Yesvantpur Express, Tata–Ernakulam Express, Tata–Jammu Tawi Express, and the Tata–Visakhapatnam Weekly Express. Railway sources said further orders regarding the shifting of more trains are likely by February or March end.
Earlier, on Thursday, the Railways had issued orders to shift the Tatanagar–Dhanbad–Tatanagar Express, Tata–Asansol–Tatanagar Intercity Express, Tata–Hatia MEMU, and Tata–Visakhapatnam Superfast Express to Adityapur station.
Passenger inconvenience feared
The decision to operate trains from Adityapur instead of Tatanagar has raised concerns among passengers from areas such as Burma Mines, Karandih, Sarjamda, and Bagbera. Commuters from these localities fear increased travel time and additional expenses on autos and taxis to reach Adityapur station.
Adityapur station revamped
Railway officials pointed out that Adityapur railway station has recently undergone major redevelopment. The station, which earlier had two platforms, now boasts five platforms, improved parking facilities, a landscaped park at the entrance, and better cleanliness and passenger amenities. Many residents in and around Adityapur have welcomed the move, as it reduces their dependence on Tatanagar for long-distance travel.
MPs react to the move
Jamshedpur MP Bidyut Baran Mahato expressed concern over the shifting of trains from Tatanagar, stating that it would cause inconvenience to city residents. He said he would raise the issue with senior railway officials and make efforts to ensure that trains continue to operate from Tatanagar as earlier.
On the other hand, Singhbhum MP Joba Manjhi, whose constituency includes Adityapur station, welcomed the Railways’ decision. She suggested that, apart from Adityapur, trains should also be operated from Gamharia and other nearby stations to further improve passenger convenience.
Railway authorities maintain that the changes are temporary and aimed at ensuring smooth operations during the redevelopment of Tatanagar station, while also utilising the enhanced infrastructure at Adityapur.
