Indian Railways has issued a route diversion alert for the Bandra Terminus-Gomti Nagar-Bandra Terminus Special train services. This decision follows a major traffic and power block planned at Bridge No. 110, located between Kanpur Central and Kanpur Anwarganj stations. The maintenance work, which includes the replacement of sleepers and steel trough removal, will impact train movements from April 2, 2026, to May 13, 2026.
Service Dates and Schedule for Diverted Trains
The diversion will affect specific weekly services of Train No. 05034 and 05033. These trains are operated as special trains on special fares by Western Railway. The block is scheduled daily for eight hours, specifically from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Northern Railway officials stated that the repair work is necessary for the safety of the bridge on the Lucknow-Kanpur section.
| Train Number | Train Name | Frequency | Diverted Service Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05034 | Bandra Terminus-Gomti Nagar Special | Tuesday | April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12 (2026) |
| 05033 | Gomti Nagar-Bandra Terminus Special | Monday | April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11 (2026) |
List of Halts on the Diverted Route
Despite the route diversion, the trains will continue to serve several key stations in both directions. Passengers are advised to check official railway enquiry portals for updated arrival and departure timings at these locations as the trains will run on special fare during this period.
- Major Stops: Borivali, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, and Kota.
- Additional Halts: Gangapur City, Bayana, Bharatpur, Mathura, and Kasganj.
- UP Section Halts: Izzatnagar, Pilibhit, Mailani, Lakhimpur, Sitapur, Daliganj, and Badshahnagar.
Senior DCM Kuldeep Tiwari of Northern Railway confirmed that around 56 trains are expected to be affected by this maintenance project at Bridge No. 110. Of these, 32 trains will be diverted to ensure the work proceeds without any safety risks to the passengers or the infrastructure.