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Fresh disruptions hit Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal routes today, September 22, as the Rajendra Setu non‑interlocking block enters Day‑2. The 14‑day work near Mokama impacts 845 services across multiple zones. Expect cancellations, diversions and short‑terminations on Delhi–Patna–Howrah corridors. Build margins and verify status before leaving home.
What’s new today: East Central Railway cancelled 13031/13032 Howrah–Jaynagar, 13127 Kolkata–Ara and 13227/13228 Saharsa–Rajendra Nagar. Northern Railway’s 14003 Malda Town–New Delhi is off. Premium moves shift too: 22405 Bhagalpur–Anand Vihar Garib Rath runs via Kiul–Gaya–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. Brahmaputra Mail is on the Kiul–Gaya detour through October 2.
Rajendra Setu NI block: Sep 22 cancellations and diversions
Use this quick reference for significant cross‑Ganga changes effective today. These represent new or continuing impacts on Day‑2. Always confirm live running on official channels before travel, as short‑notice operational tweaks are possible.
| Zone | Train No–Name | From–To | Sep 22 status | Route/Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECR | 13031/13032 Howrah–Jaynagar Exp | Howrah–Jaynagar | Cancelled | Block window |
| ECR | 13227/13228 Saharsa–Rajendra Nagar Exp | Saharsa–Patna | Cancelled | ECR advisory |
| NR | 14003 Malda Town–New Delhi Exp | Malda Town–New Delhi | Cancelled | NR section impacted |
| ECR/NR | 22405 Bhagalpur–Anand Vihar Garib Rath | Bhagalpur–Anand Vihar | Diverted | Via Kiul–Gaya–DDU |
| NR | 15658 Kamakhya–Delhi Brahmaputra Mail | Kamakhya–Delhi | Diverted | Via Kiul–Gaya; till Oct 2 |
Rajendra Setu NI block refunds and TDR rules
If your train is cancelled, e‑ticket refunds credit automatically; no TDR is required. If diverted and not touching your boarding or destination, file a Ticket Deposit Receipt online. File before scheduled departure for full relief; certain diversion cases allow up to seventy‑two hours. Counter tickets need PRS cancellation or TDR within rule windows.
Smarter alternates via Patna–Gaya, Sonpur–Hajipur and Howrah‑via routes
For Delhi–Patna–Howrah flows, prefer the Grand Chord via Kiul–Gaya, mirroring today’s diversions. East–north travellers can leverage Sahibganj–Bhagalpur–Munger–Barauni links where operational. Near Patna, the Digha–Sonpur rail‑cum‑road bridge enables Sonpur–Hajipur transfers when Patna crossings clog; add buffer time at interchanges. Some services are also short‑terminated at Sonpur this fortnight.
How to track live: NTES, 139 and zone‑wise X handles
Track exceptions on the National Train Enquiry System and helpline 139. For alerts, follow East Central Railway, Northern Railway and Eastern Railway on X for zone‑wise notices. We will publish an evening brief today for September 23 once new lists drop.
Today’s pattern shows premium long‑distance trains absorbing the detours while select short‑hauls stand cancelled. Treat Rajendra Setu as a pinch‑point until October 4, and plan connections accordingly. Keep e‑tickets handy for automatic refunds, and pre‑draft TDRs where needed. Recheck status close to departure, then build a practical buffer around city transfers.