8 Express Trains Diverted: Ahmedabad, Varanasi & Okha Routes
The railway administration has announced significant route diversions for eight express trains passing through or originating from key locations including Surat, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Okha, Muzaffarpur, and Darbhanga. These changes, which commenced on Sunday, October 18, 2026, are due to unavoidable operational reasons and will impact various services over the coming days.
Ahmedabad and Varanasi City Express Updates
Passengers traveling between Ahmedabad and Varanasi will need to take note of specific route changes. Train No. 19167 Ahmedabad-Varanasi City Express will be diverted via Mahadev Kheri, Bina Malkhedi, and Agasod on the following dates:
- October 19, 20, 22, and 24, 2026
For the return journey, Train No. 19168 Varanasi City-Ahmedabad Express will operate via the Agasod-Bina Malkhedi-Mahadev Kheri route on October 20, 22, and 23.
Surat and Muzaffarpur Route Diversions
The routes for services connecting Surat and Muzaffarpur have also been modified to accommodate operational requirements:
- Train No. 19053 (Surat-Muzaffarpur): This service will run via Mahadev Kheri, Bina Malkhedi, and Agasod on October 23.
- Train No. 19054 (Muzaffarpur-Surat Express): This train was diverted via the Agasod-Bina Malkhedi-Mahadev Kheri route on October 18.
Gorakhpur-Okha and Darbhanga-Ahmedabad Service Changes
Several other long-distance express trains are also affected by these diversions.
Gorakhpur and Okha Services
Travelers on the Gorakhpur-Okha route should check their schedules carefully:
- Train No. 15045 Gorakhpur-Okha Express: Scheduled to run via Mahadev Kheri, Bina Malkhedi, and Agasod on October 22.
- Train No. 15046 Okha-Gorakhpur Express: Followed a diverted route via Mahadev Kheri, Bina Malkhedi, and Agasod on October 18.
Ahmedabad and Darbhanga Services
The connection between Ahmedabad and Darbhanga will also see route variations:
- Train No. 19165 Ahmedabad-Darbhanga Express: Diverted via Mahadev Kheri, Bina Malkhedi, and Agasod on October 21 and 23.
- Train No. 19166 Darbhanga-Ahmedabad Express: Scheduled to operate via Agasod, Bina Malkhedi, and Mahadev Kheri on October 19, 21, and 24.
Passengers are strongly advised to confirm their specific travel routes and updated schedules before departing for their journey to avoid any inconvenience.