Elephant Threat, Fog Force Indian Railways to Cancel Trains Jan 7-9

• Indian Railways has cancelled several MEMU and passenger trains from January 7 to 9, 2026.
• Cancellations primarily affect the Tatanagar Rail Division and Chakradharpur Rail Division.
• Key reasons include dense fog, cold weather, and significant elephant movement on tracks, posing safety risks.
• Affected routes include Chakradharpur–Tatanagar–Kharagpur, Tatanagar–Gua, Tatanagar–Rourkela, Jharsuguda–Hatia, and Badampahar–Bangiriposi.
• Passengers are advised to check train status before travel to avoid inconvenience and ensure safety.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways cancels trains Jan 7-9 in Tatanagar/Chakradharpur due to elephant movement and fog.