Railway Update: Lucknow route changes reversed and 12 trains shifted to Chhayapuri station
Indian Railways and Western Railway have announced several important changes for passengers traveling on the Lucknow route and through Vadodara. These updates, published on June 11 and 12, 2026, focus on restoring original routes and managing station work. Passengers are advised to check their train status before starting their journey.
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Which trains will now run on the original Lucknow route?
Six trains that were previously diverted will now return to their original routes via Kanpur Central-Lucknow-Barabanki. They will no longer go via Kanpur Central-Aishbagh-Malhaur. The affected trains are listed below:
| Train Number | Train Name |
|---|---|
| 19053 | Surat-Muzaffarpur Express |
| 11079 | LTT-Gorakhpur Express |
| 11080 | Gorakhpur-LTT Express |
| 15066 | Panvel-Gorakhpur Express |
| 19201 | Bhavnagar Terminus-Ayodhya Cantt Express |
| 15030 | Pune-Gorakhpur Express |
Why are train stops changing at Vadodara station?
Due to track replacement and yard remodeling work, the halt for 12 trains has been shifted from Vadodara station to Chhayapuri station. Western Railway spokesperson Anubhav Saxena stated that these changes are necessary for safe operations and better passenger convenience. The impacted trains include:
- 04125/04126 Subedarganj-Bandra Terminus Superfast
- 09185/09186 Kanpur Anwarganj-Mumbai Central Special
- 01907/01908 Agra Cantt-Udhna Special
- 02199/02200 Jhansi-Bandra Terminus Superfast
- 04139/04140 Prayagraj-Dadar Special
- 04119/04120 Subedarganj-Valsad Special
What are the other special train updates?
The diversion for 09151/09152 Udhna-Madhubani-Udhna and 09031/09032 Udhna-Hasanpur Road-Udhna special trains has been extended until the last week of June. Additionally, the 09447 Ahmedabad-Patna special will run an extra trip on June 17, 2026, and the 09448 Patna-Ahmedabad special will run on June 19, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the new route for the 6 trains going to Lucknow?
These trains will now operate via Kanpur Central-Lucknow-Barabanki instead of the Aishbagh-Malhaur route.
Where will the 12 affected trains stop instead of Vadodara?
Due to yard remodeling and track work, these trains will now have a temporary halt at Chhayapuri station.