Elephants on Tracks: Tatanagar Trains Cancelled, Routes Altered for Safety

• Chakradharpur Railway Division cancels/alters trains due to increased elephant movement near Tatanagar.
• Four pairs of MEMU trains (Tatanagar–Guwa, Tatanagar–Chakradharpur, Chakradharpur–Rourkela, Birmittrapur–Barsuan) cancelled on Dec 20-21.
• Tata–Itwari Express and Tata–Rourkela–Tatanagar MEMU cancelled on multiple dates from Dec 20 to Jan 20.
• Long-distance trains like Howrah–Kantabanji Express and Howrah–Titlagarh Ispat Express short-terminated at Tatanagar/Jharsuguda.
• Decision prioritizes safety of elephants and passengers in the natural elephant corridor; passengers advised to check train status.

Why It Matters: Trains via Tatanagar cancelled/diverted due to elephant movement, prioritizing safety of wildlife and passengers.