The South east Central Railway (SECR) zone — which covers parts of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and surrounding regions — has announced cancellations and disruptions on a number of routes due to infrastructure work and safety reasons. Here’s what you need to know before planning your journey:
🛠️ 1. Infrastructure & Development Work Causes Cancellations
SECR has cancelled and rescheduled numerous trains as part of ongoing rail infrastructure projects, including track upgrades and line expansion. This affects travel on several long‑distance and regional routes for a period of days or weeks. Passengers should check live train status before travel.
🚧 2. train Services Disrupted During Construction
In Chhattisgarh and neighbouring regions, train services were disrupted between april and May 2025 due to major infrastructure work — resulting in the cancellation and diversion of around 50 trains on various routes.
⚠️ 3. Travel Disruptions During Festive Season
During the past festive season, SECR had previously cancelled over 20 trains between august 23 and august 27 due to expected travel congestion and safety issues on key routes.
❗ 4. Safety‑Driven Cancellations During Cyclonic Conditions
While most recent reports relate to infrastructure work, rail networks in eastern and central india — including nearby zones like South Central Railway — have, at times, cancelled dozens of trains for passenger safety due to weather events like cyclones. (For example, cyclone‑related cancellations were reported in late 2025 under South Central and east Coast zones.)
📌 What Passengers Should Do
✔ Always check your live train status on the official NTES app or IRCTC website before leaving for the station.
✔ train cancellations or diversions may mean alternate travel dates or routes are required.
✔ If your booked train is cancelled, you are generally entitled to a full refund under indian Railways rules.
📍 Important Note
Train cancellations and changes are usually announced well in advance on official railway sources and social media handles for the zones concerned. Always use official indian Railways portals or apps for the latest updates to avoid last‑minute travel issues.
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