The Tatanagar-Chakradharpur passenger train service is on the verge of being discontinued. The Chakradharpur Railway Division has indefinitely canceled the train's up-down operation starting January 15th. This decision affects the travel of passengers from seven rural stations in Kolhan, including Gamharia, Seoni, Rajkharasawan, Mahalimaru, Birbans, and others, who are now facing...
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difficulties reaching Tatanagar. Earlier, the railway had canceled the train for a week, and it was regularly canceled for 2-4 days every month. The railway is prioritizing the operation of the Rourkela Badampahar MEMU train passing through Tatanagar, leading to a conflict with the Tatanagar-Chakradharpur passenger train's schedule. The Tatanagar-Chakradharpur passenger train departs at 3:00 PM, while the Badampahar-Rourkela MEMU train departs at 3:30 PM. Operating two trains on the same line within half an hour creates a track capacity issue. Tatanagar railway officials, when consulted by the Chakradharpur Division, are likely to agree to discontinue the Chakradharpur passenger train to ensure availability of platform lines for other express trains during that time. According to experts, since the introduction of the MEMU train, the Tatanagar-Chakradharpur passenger train has been experiencing low passenger numbers.