Indian Railways has extended the operation of several special trains and added extra sleeper coaches to manage the heavy rush of passengers. These changes aim to provide more seating options for travelers heading towards Delhi and other major cities. However, some trains have been cancelled or diverted due to construction work at Gorakhpur station.
Which special trains have been extended and where are sleeper coaches added?
The operation of Barauni-New Delhi (02563/02564) and Darbhanga-New Delhi (02569/02570) daily specials is extended until July 15 and 16, 2026, respectively. Similarly, Pune-Gorakhpur (01415) and Gorakhpur-Hadapsar (01416) specials will run until mid-July 2026. To reduce crowding, North Western Railway is adding two sleeper coaches to five special services including routes to Shakurbasti from Udhna, Sabarmati, and Asarva between May 22 and May 25, 2026.
| Train Route | Update |
|---|---|
| Barauni/Darbhanga to New Delhi | Extended until July 15-16, 2026 |
| Pune to Gorakhpur / Gorakhpur to Pune | Extended until July 15-16, 2026 |
| Bhusawal-Nizamuddin (01121) | 2 Sleeper coaches added (Total 24) |
| Tata-Anand Vihar (08183) | 2 Sleeper coaches added (Total 24) |
| Ranchi-Delhi (08639) | 2 Sleeper coaches added (Total 24) |
| Howrah-New Delhi (08057) | 2 Sleeper coaches added (Total 24) |
What are the train cancellations and route changes in Gorakhpur?
Due to the construction of a foot over bridge and doubling work between Unaula-Pipraich from May 21 to June 8, 2026, several trains are affected. Trains like Gorakhpur-Bandra and Gandhidham-Bhagalpur are fully cancelled. Some special trains like Sitamarhi-Delhi and Saharsa-Anand Vihar are cancelled on specific dates in May and June.
- Route Diverted: Prayagraj-Muzaffarpur Express will now run via Chhapra Gramin instead of Narkatiaganj.
- Route Diverted: Kamakhya-Katra Express (on June 7) will run via Samastipur-Muzaffarpur-Chhapra Gramin-Bhatni-Gorakhpur.
- Partial Termination: Trains from LTT, Ahmedabad, and Pune will start or end at Bhatni, Mau, or Gorakhpur Cantt stations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which trains are getting extra sleeper coaches?
Trains like Bhusawal-Nizamuddin, Tata-Anand Vihar, Ranchi-Delhi, and Howrah-New Delhi are getting two additional sleeper coaches, increasing their total capacity to 24 coaches.
Why are trains cancelled or diverted in Gorakhpur?
Cancellations and diversions are due to foot over bridge construction at platforms 7 and 8 and doubling work between Unaula-Pipraich from May 21 to June 8, 2026.