Lucknow and Jaunpur Yard Remodeling: Route changes for Guwahati-Okha and other major trains
North Railway is carrying out yard remodeling work at Jaunpur Junction and Lucknow stations to improve train operations and passenger safety. Due to these technical works, including non-interlocking, the routes of several long-distance trains have been changed. Passengers traveling through Uttar Pradesh and Bihar should check their train status before starting their journey.
Which trains are affected and what are the route changes?
Several major trains are being diverted to avoid the construction zones. From May 12, trains like the Guwahati-Okha Express, Kamakhya-Gandhidham Express, and Pune-Gorakhpur Express will run via the Barabanki-Malhour-Aishbagh-Kanpur Central route instead of their usual path. These trains will not stop at Lucknow Railway Station, but additional halts have been provided at Aishbagh and Badshahnagar stations for passenger convenience.
What is the schedule for the remodeling work?
The yard remodeling at Jaunpur Junction is scheduled from May 4 to May 27, 2026. Additionally, construction of the concourse at Lucknow station and signaling work in the Western Railway section will affect train operations from May 15 to June 23. The impact extends across the Lucknow division of Northern Railway, as well as parts of the West Central and East Central Railway zones.
List of major diverted and cancelled trains
| Train Name/Route | Impact/Change |
|---|---|
| Guwahati-Okha & Kamakhya-Gandhidham | Diverted via Barabanki-Malhour-Aishbagh |
| Lucknow-Varanasi Express Special (04217/04218) | Cancelled on May 13 |
| LTT-Ayodhya Cantt & Indore-Patna Express | Route diverted due to Jaunpur work |
| Valsad-Muzaffarpur & Godan Express | Route changed on specific dates |
| Tapti Ganga Express | Route diverted |
| Chhapra-Delhi & Surat-Thawe Express | Route changed and halts cancelled |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will trains stop at Lucknow Railway Station during this work?
No, the halt at Lucknow station is cancelled for affected trains. Passengers can use Aishbagh and Badshahnagar stations as additional halts have been provided there.
How can passengers check their updated train status?
Railway officials advise passengers to check the latest status via the NTES app, railway inquiry services, or at the nearest railway station.