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Bihar–Uttar Pradesh–Bengal travellers face fresh disruptions today, September 29, as non-interlocking work near Mokama’s Rajendra Setu continues. Indian Railways has planned another round of cancellations, diversions and short-terminations aligned to the day-wise block plan. Expect around 20 cancellations today on eastern corridors, with select Delhi links rerouted; lists vary by date, so check before departure.
Today’s headline changes include cancellations on Kolkata–Muzaffarpur, Sealdah–Jaynagar and Muzaffarpur–Howrah routes, plus a planned diversion of the Anand Vihar Terminal–Jaynagar Sampark Kranti. Yesterday, September 28, saw 35 cancellations, 33 diversions and nine short starts or ends, underscoring how the pattern shifts daily through the block window. Verify your train’s status close to departure.
Rajendra Setu block: dates, scale and affected corridors
The block runs from September 21 to October 4 to connect a new double-line bridge alongside Rajendra Setu. Railways estimate 845 services impacted across the window, including 338 cancellations, with repeated hits on Patna–Kolkata, Sealdah–Jaynagar and Delhi–Bihar links. Expect altered timings, skipped halts and occasional short-terminations during commissioning phases.
NTES live-check, refunds and helpline basics
Use the National Train Enquiry System app by Centre for Railway Information Systems. Open NTES, search your train, tap Live Status, then choose your station and time window; Live Station shows all trains due shortly. Recheck near boarding, as plans update through the day. Official helpline 139 offers status and assistance round-the-clock.
If your e-ticketed train is cancelled, refund is automatic. For diversions or short-terminations, you may decline the alternative and claim fare for the untraveled portion under Railway Passengers (Cancellation and Refund) Rules, 2015. Keep timelines in mind and file a Ticket Deposit Receipt where required. IRCTC details processes and exceptions online.
Practical takeaway for September 29: check NTES before leaving, build buffer time, and consider neighboring departures on the same corridor if yours is cancelled. Some Delhi–Bihar trains are running via alternate routes with longer journey times this week. For any on-trip issues, call Rail Madad on 139 or use the Rail Madad channels.