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Day four of the Rajendra Setu non‑interlocking block is straining Bihar–Uttar Pradesh–Bengal rail links today, September 24. East Central Railway is connecting a new double‑line bridge near Mokama, requiring widespread cancellations, diversions and short‑terminations from September 21 to October 4. Across the window, 845 schedule changes are notified; today’s cancellations are pegged at twenty‑one, and premium services remain disrupted on Delhi–Kolkata flows via alternate corridors.
What’s new versus September 23: Bhagalpur–Ajmer Humsafar (13423), Patna–Malda Town (13416) and New Delhi–Malda Town (14004) are freshly cancelled today, while the Howrah–Jaynagar pair continues to remain off the rails. Key diversions persist, notably Bhagalpur–Anand Vihar Garib Rath via Kiul–Gaya (Grand Chord), Brahmaputra Mail via Kiul–Gaya, and the New Jalpaiguri–Patna Vande Bharat avoiding Rajendra Setu. Expect longer run times and altered platformings.
Sep 24 cancellations/diversions: Rajendra Setu NI block
| Train | From–To | Status | New vs Sep 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13423 Bhagalpur–Ajmer Humsafar | Bhagalpur–Ajmer | Cancelled | Yes |
| 13416 Patna–Malda Town | Patna–Malda Town | Cancelled | Yes |
| 14004 New Delhi–Malda Town | New Delhi–Malda Town | Cancelled | Yes |
| 13031/13032 Howrah–Jaynagar | Howrah–Jaynagar | Cancelled | No |
| Train | Diversion route | New vs Sep 23 |
|---|---|---|
| 22405 Bhagalpur–Anand Vihar Garib Rath | Kiul–Gaya–DDU (Grand Chord) | No |
| 15658 Kamakhya–Delhi Brahmaputra Mail | Kiul–Gaya | No |
| 22233/34 NJP–Patna Vande Bharat | Kiul corridor | No |
| 13019/20 Bagh Express | Sahibganj–Bhagalpur–Munger–Barauni | No |
Refund/TDR rules and e‑ticket auto‑cancel
If your train is cancelled, e‑tickets auto‑refund to the original account; no TDR required. For PRS counter tickets of cancelled trains, claim a full refund at counters within three days, excluding the departure day. For diversions or short‑terminations when you skip travel, file a Ticket Deposit Receipt within seventy‑two hours of scheduled arrival at destination. Keep PNR, ID and payment proof handy.
Smarter alternates and live tracking (NTES/139)
For Delhi–Kolkata itineraries, prefer Grand Chord via Patna–Gaya–Deen Dayal Upadhyaya; many diversions already use it. North Bihar travellers can bypass Rajendra Setu using Patna–Digha–Sonepur (J. P. Setu) to Hajipur–Samastipur–Barauni. Track in real time on the official NTES app and dial 139 for assistance before boarding or booking. Check again this evening for September 25 advisories.