North Central Railway announces major train diversions and cancellations due to Jhansi station construction

Train passengers traveling through Kanpur Central and Govindpuri need to check their schedules immediately as the North Central Railway has announced significant operational changes. These modifications are happening due to essential track construction work at Virangana Lakshmibai Station in Jhansi. From November 20 to December 29, 2026, a 40-day project will involve the installation of a ballastless track on Platform number one, necessitating the diversion of 17 trains and the complete cancellation of 4 services. Dr. Shivam Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway, confirmed these adjustments to ensure safety and infrastructure enhancement. Affected services will operate via alternative routes, including passages through Hamirpur Road-Ohan-Jabalpur, Hamirpur Road-Ohan-Jabalpur-Itarsi, Guna-Ruthiyai, or Etawah.

List of Affected Train Services

Passengers must note the specific changes to their journeys. Among the diverted trains are the 12174 Udyog Nagari Superfast, 12108 Sitapur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Superfast, 22583 Chhapra-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Antyodaya Superfast Express, 12590 Charlapalli-Gorakhpur Superfast Express, 11407 Pune-Lucknow Express, 12944 Udyogkarmi Superfast Express, 11123 Gwalior-Barauni Mail, and 11124 Barauni-Gwalior Mail. Additionally, the 11109 Jhansi-Lucknow Intercity Express is scheduled to depart 30 minutes late.

Impact on Passengers and Travel Advice

These modifications will primarily impact passengers traveling from Kanpur toward Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and South India. Railway authorities have advised travelers to verify their train numbers, updated routes, and current running status before heading to stations, as the use of alternative routes may result in changes to overall travel times.