Indian Railways has announced schedule changes for 16 trains operating on the Gorakhpur route between September 4 and September 7, 2026. Passengers planning to travel through this sector should carefully check their train timings as ongoing infrastructure upgradation works are set to impact regular operations. These temporary modifications are essential for system enhancement and safety improvements. Here is a quick overview of the key updates passengers need to know. Train timings are revised between September 4 and September 7, 2026. Automatic signaling and non-interlocking works are underway on the Gorakhpur Cantt-Chhapra rural section. Hyderabad-Gorakhpur special train services have been extended through September 2026.
The schedule modifications are necessitated by ongoing automatic signal installation work occurring on the
Gorakhpur Cantt-Chhapra rural section, specifically impacting the stations of
Noonkhar,
Bhatni, and
Bhatpar Rani, alongside required non-interlocking work. These upgrades are vital for modernizing the signaling architecture and improving overall train throughput and safety on busy regional routes.
Key service adjustments include the rescheduling of several major trains during this window.
The 15707 Katihar-Amritsar Express, scheduled for September 6, will be delayed by 90 minutes from Katihar. Similarly,
the 15104 Banaras-Gorakhpur Express, departing September 7, is rescheduled by 150 minutes from Banaras. Furthermore,
the 15081 Gorakhpur-Gomtinagar Express will also face rescheduling from Gorakhpur on September 7. Passengers holding tickets for these specific dates should factor in the delays to avoid inconvenience at the station.
Context of Recent Infrastructure Works
These adjustments follow a series of earlier disruptions ending September 4, caused by non-interlocking work and Commissioner of Railway Safety inspections related to patch doubling between Gorakhpur Cantt and Unaula. During that period, the Gorakhpur-Siwan route experienced significant impacts, including a mega block. Previous service adjustments included
the 75105 Thawe-Nakaha Jungle DEMU, which saw a 120-minute delay on August 30, 31, and September 2, while
the 75106 Gorakhpur-Thawe DEMU was rescheduled by 180 minutes on September 3.
Amidst these operational adjustments, there is positive news for long-distance travellers. The North Eastern Railway has officially extended the operational duration for the
Hyderabad-Gorakhpur special services (Train No. 07075/07076) through September 2026. Under this extension,
Train 07075 is slated to operate on September 4, 11, 18, and 25, while
Train 07076 will run on September 6, 13, 20, and 27. Travellers are advised to confirm their updated train schedules with the National Train Enquiry System before commencing their journey.
