Hemant Soren slams hours long delays on Chandil Tata rail stretch demands passenger first rail policy

Published on 3 May 2026

Passenger trains have been stuck for years

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren called the Chandil–Tata railway section’s “unacceptable” condition, saying passenger trains have routinely faced hours-long delays for the past two years. He urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prioritize passenger services and speed up infrastructure work, questioning whether freight timelines are being put ahead of commuters’ time.

Soren flagged “unacceptable” conditions on the Chandil–Tata rail section
Passenger trains reportedly face consistent hours-long delays for two years
He urged the Railway Minister to prioritize passenger services
Soren questioned whether freight is taking precedence over commuter time

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Hemant Soren slams hours long delays on Chandil Tata rail stretch demands passenger first rail policy

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