- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:58 PM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
Non-interlocking work for the remodelling of the Ranchi station yard under the Ranchi Railway Division will significantly impact train operations from December 10, 2025, to January 8, 2026.
During this period, 11 trains will remain fully cancelled, while six trains will be partially cancelled, short-terminated, or originate from alternative stations. The month-long disruption is expected to cause inconvenience to thousands of passengers, who may need to opt for buses, flights, or private transport.
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The following trains will not operate during the scheduled non-interlocking period:
-18602/18601 Hatia-Tatanagar-Hatia Express: Dec 10-Jan 7
-58663/58664 Hatia-Sanki-Hatia Passenger: Dec 10-Jan 7
-58034/58033 Ranchi-Bokaro Steel City-Ranchi Passenger: Dec 10-Jan 7
-58665/58666 Hatia-Sanki-Hatia Passenger: Dec 10-Jan 7
-18085/18086 Kharagpur-Ranchi-Kharagpur Express: Dec 23-Jan 7
-13303/13304 Dhanbad-Ranchi-Dhanbad Express: Dec 23-Jan 7
-68035/68036 Tatanagar-Hatia-Tatanagar MEMU: Dec 23-Jan 7
-13403/13404 Ranchi-Bhagalpur-Ranchi Express: Jan 6-7
-13319/13320 Dumka-Ranchi-Dumka Express: Dec 23-Jan 7
-18631 Ranchi-Chopan Express: Dec 24, 26, 28, 31; Jan 2, 4, 7
-18632 Chopan-Ranchi Express: Dec 25, 27, 29; Jan 1, 3, 5, 8
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The following services will be suspended on specific sections or dates:
-13503/13504 Barddhaman-Hatia-Barddhaman Express: Cancelled between Bokaro Steel City-Hatia-Bokaro Steel City (Dec 10-Jan 7)
-63598/63597 Asansol-Ranchi-Asansol MEMU: Cancelled between Muri-Ranchi-Muri (Dec 23-Jan 7)
-18035/18036 Kharagpur-Hatia-Kharagpur Express: Cancelled between Muri-Hatia-Muri (Dec 23-Jan 7)
-13513/13514 Asansol-Hatia-Asansol Express: Cancelled between Mesra-Hatia-Mesra on Dec 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31 and Jan 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
-18635 Ranchi-Sasaram Express: Cancelled between Ranchi-Piska on Dec 23-27, Dec 29-Jan 3, and Jan 5-7
-18636 Sasaram-Ranchi Express: Cancelled between Piska-Ranchi on Dec 24-28, Dec 30-Jan 4, and Jan 6-8
What is Non-Interlocking?
Non-interlocking is a key railway maintenance and upgradation process in which old signalling, track points, and related equipment are dismantled and replaced with modern systems. During this period, train cancellations or operational restrictions are imposed to ensure safety.