UditVani, Kolkata : In a notable demonstration of its dedication to wildlife conservation and operational safety, the Chakradharpur Division of South Eastern Railway (SER) temporarily stopped train movement between Bisra and Bondamunda on 1st November 2025 to allow a herd of elephants to cross safely.
In close collaboration with the Forest Department and following their guidance, both goods and passenger train operations were intermittently halted over the same rail section on 31st October 2025. This precautionary step was prompted by reports from field officials about the nearby movement of elephants along the railway track, preventing potential accidents.
Train operations were suspended on all lines from 00:10 hours on 1st November. The downward line resumed operation at 2:30 hours with a speed restriction of 30 km/h, while all lines returned to normal operation at 4:45 hours. Several passenger and goods trains experienced delays due to the stoppage.
Trains detained on the down line included:
1. 12905 (Shalimar SF Express)
2. 12151 (Samarsata SF Express)
3. 18190 (Ernakulam Tatanagar Express)
4. 13352 (Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express)
5. 12809 (Mumbai CSMT-Howrah Mail)
6. 22843 (Bilaspur-Patna Weekly SF Express)
7. 18114 (Bilaspur-Tatanagar Express)
8. 18029 (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Shalimar Express)
On the up line, detained trains included:
1. 18030 (Shalimar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express)
2. 18113 (Tatanagar-Bilaspur Express)
3. 02831 (Dhanbad-Bhubaneswar Special)
4. 12810 (Howrah-Mumbai CSMT Mail)
5. 12906 (Shalimar–Porbandar Superfast Express)
SER continues to demonstrate its commitment to safety, compassion, and responsibility by balancing wildlife protection efforts with passenger safety, setting an example for sustainable coexistence between industry operations and nature.
