Trains Run Hours Late in Chakradharpur Division, Jan Shatabdi Express Worst Hit

Jamshedpur: Persistent delays in train operations under the Chakradharpur Railway Division continued to trouble passengers on Monday, as nearly all major trains passing through Tatanagar Railway Station ran significantly behind schedule.

Long-distance trains were the worst affected, with delays ranging between three to eight hours, leaving passengers stranded for extended periods amid harsh weather conditions.

Major trains record long delays

The most severely delayed train of the day was Train No. 22857, the Santragachi–Anand Vihar Terminal Express, which arrived eight hours late. Scheduled to reach Tatanagar at 1:15 PM, it finally arrived at 9:16 PM.

The Jan Shatabdi Express also ran 5 hours and 35 minutes behind schedule, testing passengers’ patience. Other affected trains included:

• 08611 Santragachi–Ajmer Special: 6 hours 13 minutes late
• Kalinga Utkal Express: 4 hours 10 minutes late
• Azad Hind Express: 3 hours 50 minutes late
• Okha–Shalimar Weekly Superfast Express: 3 hours 38 minutes late
• Mumbai Mail: 2 hours 56 minutes late
• 18110 Itwari–Tatanagar Express: 2 hours 42 minutes late

Apart from these, trains such as the Steel Express, Vande Bharat, Gyaneshwari Express, and Kriya Yoga Express also experienced delays ranging from 20 minutes to one-and-a-half hours.

Operational issues behind disruption

Railway officials attributed the delays to multiple factors, including level crossing bottlenecks, ongoing track maintenance work, and other technical issues. These disruptions have been recurring in recent days, indicating a continuing strain on operations in the division.

Passengers endure heat and uncertainty

The situation at Tatanagar station remained chaotic throughout the day, with waiting halls and platforms overcrowded. Children and elderly passengers were the worst affected, forced to endure long waits in extreme heat and humidity.

Passengers expressed frustration over the lack of timely updates regarding train schedules, stating that the uncertainty severely disrupted their travel plans and onward connections.