Kurmi agitation in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha: Several trains cancelled

Bhubaneswar: Adivasi Kudmi Samaj has called for rail roko agitation in three states-West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. As a result, running of certain trains is likely to get affected from tomorrow morning.

Already Bhubaneswar-Dhanbad Express leaving Bhubaneswar on 19th September, this evening, has been cancelled.

Trains like Duronto, Kalinga Utkal, Rajdhani, etc., are also likely to see diversion in routes.

The rail roko agitation will start tomorrow morning. Last time, a few months ago, the agitation was very intense and continued for six days. This time, they have called for indefinite period agitation.

Cancellation & diversion of trains in view of proposed Kurmi agitation.

Cancellation of Trains:

1. 02832 – Bhubaneswar – Dhanbad Spl On 19th Sept’ 2023.

2. 12876 – Anand Vihar – Puri Neelachal EXP from Ananvihar on 19th Sept 2023.

Diversion of trains leaving originating station on 19-09-2023

1. 12801/12802 – Puri – New Delhi – Puri Puroshottam EXP from both sides will run via Bhadrak – Hijli – Midnapur – Adra – Gomoh.

2. 18477/18478 – Puri – Rishikesh – Puri Kalinga Utkal EXP From both sides will run via Sambalpur City – Jharsuguda Road – Ib route .

3. 22824 – New Delhi Bhubaneswar Rajdhani EXP From New Delhi will run via Gomoh – Adra – Midnapur – Hijli – Bhadrak.

4. 13351/13352 – Dhanbad – Allepey – Dhanbad EXP from both sides and 18310 Jammu Tawi Sambalpur Express will run via Ranchi – Tori route.