Passengers traveling through the Bareilly area faced significant delays on Monday, April 27, 2026. Maintenance blocks were implemented at three different locations on the Delhi-Lucknow rail section for essential repair work. This situation was made worse by rising temperatures and a surge in passengers traveling for the Home Guard recruitment examination.
Which trains were most affected by the delays?
More than 25 trains experienced delays ranging from one to six hours. The New Delhi-Gorakhpur special train saw the longest delay of six hours, while the Anand Vihar-Ayodhya special was delayed by five hours. Several other special and express trains also arrived late at their destinations.
| Train Name | Delay Duration |
|---|---|
| 05012 New Delhi-Gorakhpur Special | 6 Hours |
| 04214 Anand Vihar-Ayodhya Special | 5 Hours |
| 04243 Ayodhya-Anand Vihar Special | 3 Hours |
| 04013-14 Lahauk Bazar-Anand Vihar Special | 3 Hours |
| 14649 Saryu Yamuna Express | 3 Hours |
| 15279 Saharsa-Anand Vihar Express | 2 Hours |
| 22541 Varanasi-Anand Vihar Express | 2 Hours |
| 12584 Double Decker Express | 2 Hours |
| 15909-10 Avadh Assam Express | 2 Hours |
| 12203 Saharsa-Amritsar Garib Rath | 2 Hours |
| 12317 Akal Takht Express | 1 Hour 30 Min |
| 22454 Rajyarani Express | 1 Hour 45 Min |
| 13151-51 Kolkata-Jammutawi Express | 1 Hour |
| 22418 Mahamana Express | 1 Hour |
| 15715 Garib Nawaz Express | 1 Hour |
What caused the disruption in train services?
The primary reason for the delays was the maintenance blocks carried out for track repairs on the Delhi-Lucknow section. Additionally, the extreme heat affected overall operations. The pressure on the railway system increased because many candidates were traveling for the Home Guard recruitment exam on the same day.