Indian Railways announces train cancellations and diversions for infrastructure work
Ongoing infrastructure development across the Indian Railways network is bringing critical upgrades to stations and tracks to improve future safety and punctuality. Passengers planning upcoming journeys must note that recent infrastructure construction at Jhansi Railway Station and major commissioning work in the Pune division will cause temporary disruptions. Travellers can review the key operational changes below to plan their journeys accordingly.
Four train services are cancelled and three are diverted due to track and signaling improvements at Jhansi Railway Station.
Commissioning work for the Hadapsar-Pune-GCMC third rail line alongside yard upgrades at Pune and Hadapsar will impact train schedules from September 19, 2026.
A total of seven trains face route diversions, four trains are partially cancelled, and two services have rescheduled departure times.
Jhansi Yard Upgrades Impact Train Operations
The railway administration has confirmed that ongoing infrastructure construction at Jhansi Railway Station is essential for facilitating critical track and signaling improvements. To execute this work safely and efficiently, four train services are completely cancelled, while three other trains are currently diverted along alternative routes. Passengers holding tickets for these routes should check their train status before heading to the station.
Pune Division Third Line and Yard Commissioning Work
In another major infrastructure push, the rail administration has announced that commissioning work for the Hadapsar-Pune-GCMC third rail line will begin alongside crucial signal and track upgrades at the Pune and Hadapsar yards. These developmental projects will officially impact train schedules starting from September 19, 2026. The extensive engineering works are aimed at boosting network capacity and reducing bottlenecks in the region.
Specific Train Diversions and Schedule Changes
As a direct result of the Pune division projects, seven trains are slated for route diversions. Affected services include the Jammu Tawi-Pune Express (11078) on September 21, the Hazrat Nizamuddin-Vasco-da-Gama Express (12780) on September 22 and October 3, the Pune-Jammu Tawi Express (11077) on September 20, and the Kolhapur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express (12147) on September 22. In addition to these diversions, four trains will be partially cancelled, and two other trains will have their departure times rescheduled. Passengers are advised to utilize the NTES app or IRCTC portal for real-time updates regarding their specific train journeys.