Passengers traveling through the Delhi-Ambala rail section should prepare for significant changes in train schedules. Northern Railway has announced a major traffic block for essential technical maintenance and interlocking panel installation. According to Amit Sudarshan, the Chief Public Relations Officer of North Western Railway, these works are scheduled to take place between May 31 and June 6, 2026, to ensure safer rail operations in the future.
Which trains are cancelled or diverted during this period
The maintenance work at Shahabad Markanda and Mohri stations will lead to the cancellation of 8 train services. Notable trains like the Vande Bharat Express and Garib Rath Express are among those affected. Travelers should check the table below for specific train numbers and dates of cancellation or route changes.
| Train Number | Train Name | Status and Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 12983 | Ajmer-Chandigarh Garib Rath | Cancelled on May 31 and June 2 |
| 12984 | Chandigarh-Ajmer Garib Rath | Cancelled on June 1 and June 3 |
| 20977 | Ajmer-Chandigarh Vande Bharat | Cancelled on June 6 |
| 20978 | Chandigarh-Ajmer Vande Bharat | Cancelled on June 6 |
| 12413 | Ajmer-Jammu Tawi Pooja Express | Diverted from May 30 to June 4 |
| 12414 | Jammu Tawi-Ajmer Pooja Express | Diverted from May 30 to June 4 |
Details on rescheduled and regulated trains
Apart from cancellations, several trains will operate with delayed timings or follow diverted routes. The Pooja Express will bypass its regular stops at Karnal and Ambala during the diversion period. Passengers are urged to verify their train status through official railway inquiry systems before starting their journey to avoid inconvenience at the stations.
- 19411 Gandhinagar Capital-Daulatpur Chowk: Delayed by 2 hours 40 minutes from May 30 to June 4.
- 22452 Chandigarh-Bandra Terminus: Delayed by 1 hour 30 minutes on May 31 and June 3.
- 14796 Kalka-Bhiwani Rail Service: Regulated for 20 minutes at Ambala station on June 6.