Northern Railway’s Lucknow Division is carrying out yard remodelling and interlocking work at Jaunpur Junction. Due to this project, several trains of East Central Railway and North Eastern Railway will run on diverted routes from May 4 to May 27, 2026. Officials from East Central Railway and North Eastern Railway have confirmed these changes to ensure safe and smooth operations.
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Which trains are diverted and what are the new routes?
Several long-distance trains will follow alternative paths during this period. The Vande Bharat Express (22345) from Patna to Gomti Nagar will run via Jafrabad, Sultanpur, and Ayodhya Cantt from May 4 to May 27. The Barouni-Gondia Express (15231) will be diverted via Varanasi City and Prayagraj from May 13 to May 27, meaning it will not stop at Jaunpur or Mirzapur.
| Train Name/Number | Diverted Route / Status | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat (22345) | Via Jafrabad-Sultanpur-Ayodhya Cantt | May 4 – 27 |
| Barouni-Gondia (15231) | Via Varanasi City-Prayagraj-Manikpur | May 13 – 27 |
| Gondia-Barouni (15232) | Via Manikpur-Prayagraj-Banaras | May 12 – 26 |
| Shalimar-Gorakhpur (15021) | Via DDU-Varanasi-Aundihar | May 12, 19, 26 |
| Valsad-Muzaffarpur (19051) | Via Varanasi Jn-Varanasi City-Aundihar | May 16, 23 |
| Kolkata-Ghazipur City (22323) | Via DDU-Varanasi-Varanasi City-Aunrihar | May 7, 14, 21 |
| Kota-Patna (13238) | Via Lucknow-Sultanpur-Jafrabad | Selected May dates |
| Raxaul-Anand Vihar (14017) | Via Jafrabad-Sultanpur-Lucknow | May 14, 21 |
| Doon Express (13009/10) | Via Varanasi-Pratapgarh-Lucknow | May 12 – 26 |
| Lucknow-Varanasi Intercity | Cancelled | May 13 – 27 |
What are the impacts on station halts and passenger travel?
Due to these diversions, many trains will skip their regular stops. For example, the Raxaul-Anand Vihar Express will not stop at Jaunpur, Shahganj, and Ayodhya Dham. Similarly, the Doon Express will skip stops at Babatpur, Jaunpur, and several other stations including Barabanki. The Lucknow-Varanasi Intercity remains completely cancelled for the period.
Railway authorities advise passengers to check the latest status of their trains through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or official railway inquiry services before starting their journey to avoid inconvenience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the yard remodelling work at Jaunpur Junction take place?
The work is scheduled from May 4 to May 27, 2026, and will be carried out in different phases by the Lucknow Division of Northern Railway.
Which train is completely cancelled during this period?
The Lucknow-Varanasi Intercity train will remain cancelled from May 13 to May 27, 2026.
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