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Major cancellations and diversions are live today, October 2, across the Muzaffarpur–Samastipur belt. East Central Railway is executing non‑interlocking work on the Dinkar Gram Simaria–Rampur Dumra corridor, impacting festival‑season traffic. Media advisories flag dozens of cancellations and diversions affecting North–Bihar links with Kolkata and North Bengal. Plan backups before starting.
The block supports commissioning of the new double‑line bridge near Mokama and related connectivity, scheduled from September 21 to October 4. Disruptions peak October 1–3. Expect short‑terminations and altered origins around Hajipur, Barauni and Sonpur as control rooms rebalance paths. Verify your train’s live status before leaving home.
Trains cancelled today in Bihar: Muzaffarpur–Samastipur belt
| Train | From–To | Status on Oct 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 13420 Jansewa Express | Muzaffarpur–Bhagalpur | Cancelled |
| 13031 Howrah–Jaynagar Express | Howrah–Jaynagar | Cancelled |
| 13032 Jaynagar–Howrah Express | Jaynagar–Howrah | Cancelled |
| Ganga Sagar Express | Sealdah–Jaynagar | Cancelled |
| Asansol–Gorakhpur Express | Asansol–Gorakhpur | Cancelled |
Trains diverted today and routes: ECR non‑interlocking
| Train | New routing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Howrah–Kamakhya Express | Via Kiul–Munger | Skips block zone |
| Gorakhpur–Sealdah services | Via Patliputra–Muzaffarpur | Longer run |
| Gorakhpur–Shalimar services | Via Patliputra–Barauni | Check halts |
| Ayodhya–New Jalpaiguri | Via Barauni–Kiul | Timing change |
| Darbhanga–Charlapalli Express | Via Munger–Kiul | Operational detour |
Refund basics that matter today: e‑tickets on trains cancelled by Railways get automatic full refund. For diversions not touching your boarding or destination, file a Ticket Deposit Receipt within 72 hours. If a train runs over three hours late and you do not travel, full refund applies. Carry PRS tickets to counters per rules.
Track live running on National Train Enquiry System (NTES) and call 139 for assistance. Use NTES for “Live Station” and train status before starting, then recheck at connections. The Ministry has consolidated passenger help on 139 across call, app and SMS, improving updates during blocks. Keep PNR handy when calling.
Expect heavy crowds at Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Hajipur and Barauni during Puja rush. Arrive early, prefer earlier departures, and consider seats on diverted services via Kiul–Munger arcs if convenient. If your coach is short‑terminated, follow staff guidance for transhipment. Keep digital tickets, ID copies and small change ready to move quickly between platforms.