Many trains passing through Bhopal are facing route changes and cancellations. This is happening because of track maintenance and yard remodeling work in different divisions. Passengers traveling towards Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Mumbai will be affected by these changes.
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Which trains are diverted or cancelled?
The maintenance work at Jaunpur Junction and Pune Division has impacted several long-distance services. Some trains are running on different routes, while others have been cancelled entirely to allow for safety work on the tracks.
| Reason for Change | Affected Trains | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jaunpur Yard Remodeling | Valsad-Muzaffarpur Express (19051/19052), Godan Express (11055/11056), Tapti Ganga Express (19045/19046), Indore-Patna Express (19321), LTT-Ayodhya Cantt Express (22103) | Diverted |
| Pune Non-Interlocking | Pune-Gorakhpur (01415), Gorakhpur-Hadapsar (01416), Pune-Danapur (01449), Danapur-Hadapsar (01450), Jabalpur-Pune (02132), Pune-Jabalpur (02131) | Cancelled |
| Pune Non-Interlocking | Hadapsar-Banaras Express (22590), Banaras-Hadapsar Express (22589) | Diverted |
What are the important dates and updates?
The work at Jaunpur Junction under the Northern Railway’s Lucknow Division will continue until May 27, 2026. Meanwhile, the disruptions in the Pune Division were scheduled between May 16 and May 18, 2026. As a relief for North India passengers, special trains 08513/08514 (Visakhapatnam-Hazrat Nizamuddin) and 08515/08516 (Visakhapatnam-Faridabad) will now operate via Rani Kamalapati station.
Saurabh Kataria, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of West Central Railway, Bhopal, has asked passengers to check their train status. He suggested using railway inquiry services or visiting the nearest station to avoid any trouble during travel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long will the train diversions continue in Bhopal?
The diversions caused by the Jaunpur Junction yard remodeling are scheduled to continue until May 27, 2026.
How can passengers check if their train is diverted or cancelled?
Passengers can verify their train status through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), railway inquiry services, or by contacting their nearest railway station.