Passengers at Tatanagar Railway Station can expect a smoother travel experience soon as some trains will be shifted to Adityapur Station. From April 2024, four pairs of trains will begin operations from Adityapur, easing congestion at Tatanagar and improving train punctuality.

Tatanagar, a major railway hub under the Chakradharpur Railway Division, has been facing increased traffic due to high passenger and freight train movements. The station has only five platforms but handles 21 pairs of trains daily, along with 30 additional passenger trains passing through. The heavy load often leads to train delays, according to Jagran.com.

Why Are Trains Being Shifted from Tatanagar?

To reduce congestion and streamline operations, railway authorities have decided to shift four pairs of trains to Adityapur, which is just 4.5 km away. This move will decongest Tatanagar and help trains run on time.

New Trains to Operate from Adityapur

According to a proposal sent by Chakradharpur Division DRM Tarun Huria to the Principal Chief Operations Manager (PCOM) of South Eastern Railway, the following trains will operate from Adityapur instead of Tatanagar:

1. Tata-Dhanbad-Tata Express (Train No. 13302/13301)

2. Tata-Asansol-Tata Intercity Express (Train No. 13511/13512)

3. Tata-Hatia-Tata MEMU (Train No. 68035/68036)

4. Tata-Visakhapatnam-Tata Superfast Express (Train No. 20815/20816)

Once approved, train operations from Adityapur will officially begin, improving travel convenience for passengers.

Why Adityapur?

Adityapur has been developed with additional platforms and a washing line for train maintenance. Since it is close to Tatanagar, this shift will ensure better train scheduling, timely departures, and improved passenger experience.

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More Changes: Six Trains to Operate with MEMU Rakes from April 1

In addition to shifting train operations, six passenger trains under Chakradharpur Railway Division will switch to MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) rakes from April 1. This will increase efficiency and reduce travel delays.

Trains Switching to MEMU Rakes (New Train Numbers from April 1)

- Tatanagar-Barbil-Tatanagar Passenger (Train No. 58103/58104) → Now Train No. 68095/68096 (MEMU)

- Tatanagar-Guwa-Tatanagar Passenger (Train No. 58109/58110) → Now Train No. 68019/68020 (MEMU)

- Tatanagar-Barkakana-Tatanagar Passenger (Train No. 58023/58024) → Now Train No. 68085/68086 (MEMU)

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Updated Train Timings from April 1

1. Tata-Chakradharpur MEMU (Train No. 68009)

- New Timing: Departs Tatanagar at 08:40 PM, arrives at Chakradharpur at 09:30 PM

- Old Timing: Departs at 07:20 PM, arrives at Chakradharpur at 08:40 PM

2. Tata-Guwa MEMU (Train No. 68003)

- New Timing: Departs Tatanagar at 03:10 PM, arrives at Guwa at 06:50 PM

- Old Timing: Departs at 03:00 PM, arrives at Guwa at 06:30 PM

With these changes, passengers will experience less congestion at Tatanagar, while trains will run on time and more efficiently. The shift to Adityapur and MEMU rake introduction marks a significant improvement in railway operations, ensuring better travel convenience for everyone.