Indian Railways is carrying out yard remodeling work at Jaunpur station on the Ayodhya Cantt-Akbarpur-Jafrabad section of the Lucknow Division. Due to this development work, the routes and stoppages of over 40 trains in the Varanasi area will change from May 4 to May 27, 2026. North Eastern Railway CPRO Sumit Kumar confirmed that these changes are necessary for pre-non interlocking and non-interlocking tasks.
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Which trains will run on diverted routes?
Several key trains including Vande Bharat Express and other special trains will follow new paths. For example, the Surat-Chhapra Special and Gondia-Barauni Express will now move via Prayagraj Junction and Banaras instead of the usual Jaunpur route. This means these trains will skip several stations including Jaunpur and Kerakat during this period.
| Train Name/Number | New Route/Diversion | Skipped Stations |
|---|---|---|
| 09065 Surat-Chhapra Special | Via Prayagraj Jn, Banaras, Varanasi City | Prayagraj Chivki, Jaunpur, Kerakat |
| 15231 Barauni-Gondia Express | Via Varanasi City, Banaras, Prayagraj Jn | Kerakat, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Vindhyachal |
| 15115 Chhapra-Delhi Express | Via Phephna, Mau, Shahganj | Yusufpur, Ghazipur City, Jaunpur |
| 19051 Valsad-Muzaffarpur Exp | Via Varanasi Jn, Varanasi City | Jaunpur |
| 22323 Kota-Ghazipur City Exp | Via Varanasi Jn, Varanasi City | Jaunpur |
| 20941 Bandra Terminus-Ghazipur City | Via Varanasi Jn, Varanasi City | Madiyahun, Jaunpur, Kerakat, Dobhi |
How will this affect passengers and stoppages?
Passengers should note that many trains will not stop at their regular stations. Trains like the Muzaffarpur-Valsad Express and Ghazipur City-Bandra Terminus Express will bypass Jaunpur and other small stations to avoid the construction zone. The railway administration has requested all travelers to verify their updated route and stop details before starting their journey to avoid confusion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are trains being diverted in the Varanasi area?
The diversion is due to yard remodeling, pre-non interlocking, and non-interlocking work at Jaunpur station under the Lucknow Division of Northern Railway.
What is the duration of these route changes?
The route diversions and changes in stoppages will be effective from May 4 to May 27, 2026.
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