Indian Railways has announced significant changes in train operations affecting the Bhopal Railway Division. Due to a mega traffic and power block in the Lucknow Division of Northern Railway, routes of around 10 major trains will be diverted between April 21 and May 12, 2026. Additionally, four trains have been partially cancelled to facilitate the ongoing infrastructure work in the region. Rail officials have advised passengers to check their train status before starting their journey to avoid inconvenience.
Which trains are affected by the Lucknow Division block?
The mega block in the Lucknow Division has directly impacted several long-distance trains passing through Bhopal. Most of these trains connect major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Yesvantpur to destinations in Uttar Pradesh. Below is the list of prominent trains that will follow diverted routes or face partial cancellations during this period.
| Train Number | Train Name | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| 12183 | Bhopal-Lucknow Express | Route Diverted |
| 12103/12104 | Pune-Lucknow Superfast | Short Terminated at Kanpur |
| 11079 | LTT-Gorakhpur Express | Route Diverted |
| 15024 | Yesvantpur-Gorakhpur | Route Diverted |
| 15066 | Panvel-Gorakhpur | Route Diverted |
| 22121/22122 | LTT-Lucknow Superfast | Partially Affected |
Are there other blocks affecting the Bhopal route?
Apart from the Lucknow block, passengers should also note the track maintenance work at Gondia station in the Nagpur Division of South East Central Railway. This work will result in the cancellation of several trains between April 5 and April 24, 2026. Furthermore, repair work on the Ganga bridge on the Kanpur-Lucknow down line is scheduled daily for 42 days, affecting traffic until May 13, 2026.
- Korba-Amritsar Express (18237/38): Cancelled on specific dates in April.
- Hazrat Nizamuddin-Raigarh Express (12409/10): Cancelled due to Gondia track work.
- Visakhapatnam-Hazrat Nizamuddin (12807/08): Service suspended on selected dates.
- Ganga Bridge Work: Daily block from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM on the Kanpur-Lucknow section.
Passengers can use the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or call the helpline number 139 for real-time updates. The railway administration is working to complete these essential maintenance tasks to ensure safer and smoother travel in the future.