Kanpur Central railway station will remain completely closed for 24 hours on June 21, 2026. The North Central Railway is doing this to upgrade the signaling and interlocking system. This is the first time since the 2020 lockdown that all train operations at the station will be stopped for a full day.
Why is Kanpur Central closing and what is the impact
The railway is replacing the old mechanical and electric interlocking system with a new computerized Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) system. Deputy CTM Akanshu Govil stated that this upgrade will reduce signal failures and human errors, making train travel safer and more punctual. Around 300 trains will be affected by this closure, including premium trains like Rajdhani, Vande Bharat, Sampoorna Kranti, and Duronto.
Where will trains run and which stations to use
Trains on the Delhi-Howrah route will be diverted via Govindpuri and Chandari stations. Trains moving between Delhi and Lucknow will take the Ghaziabad-Moradabad-Lucknow route. Passengers traveling to Delhi, Jhansi, or Banda via MEMU trains will have to use Govindpuri station. The railway has arranged extra drinking water and food at Govindpuri to help passengers.
| Route/Train Type | Alternative Route/Station |
|---|---|
| Delhi-Howrah Route | Govindpuri and Chandari Stations |
| Delhi-Lucknow Route | Ghaziabad-Moradabad-Lucknow |
| MEMU (Delhi, Jhansi, Banda) | Govindpuri Station |
| Premium Trains | Route Diversions Applied |
The preliminary work for this upgrade will happen from June 11 to June 20, while the main work is scheduled for June 21. Normal services at Kanpur Central will resume from June 22.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is Kanpur Central station closing on June 21?
The station is closing for 24 hours to upgrade the signaling system to a computerized Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) system to reduce delays and failures.
Where should passengers go to catch their trains on June 21?
Passengers are advised to use Govindpuri station as an alternative for many trains, including MEMU services to Delhi, Jhansi, and Banda.