Many trains passing through the Bhopal Division have been cancelled or diverted due to planned maintenance work. This change is primarily because of non-interlocking work being carried out in the Pune Division from May 16 to May 18, 2026. The impact of these changes will continue until May 19, 2026.
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Which trains are affected and why
Central Railway is performing doubling work on the Daund-Manmad section. Because of this non-interlocking work, several trains passing through the Bhopal Division are cancelled or shifted to different routes. Special trains running between Pune, Gorakhpur, Danapur, Jhansi, and Jabalpur from May 14 to May 19, 2026, will also be affected.
Details of cancelled and diverted trains
| Train Name/Number | Date of Impact | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 02132 Jabalpur-Pune Special | 17 May 2026 | Cancelled |
| 02131 Pune-Jabalpur Special | 18 May 2026 | Cancelled |
| Jhelum Express | 14-18 May 2026 | Diverted Route |
| Karnataka Express | 14-18 May 2026 | Diverted Route |
| Other 3 trains in Central Zone | 14-18 May 2026 | Diverted Route |
| 10+ trains via Lucknow Division | 4-27 May 2026 | Diverted Route |
What do railway officials say
Bhopal Division Senior DCM Saurabh Kataria stated that these non-interlocking works, such as the one at Kanakpura station, are necessary to improve train safety, speed, and operational efficiency. The railway administration has asked all passengers to check the current status of their trains before starting their journey to avoid any inconvenience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
पुणे और जबलपुर स्पेशल ट्रेनें कब रद्द रहेंगी?
ट्रेन नंबर 02132 जबलपुर-पुणे स्पेशल 17 मई 2026 को और ट्रेन नंबर 02131 पुणे-जबलपुर स्पेशल 18 मई 2026 को रद्द रहेगी।
ट्रेनों के रूट बदलने का मुख्य कारण क्या है?
पुणे मंडल के दौंड-मनमाड रेलखंड पर दोहरीकरण के तहत 16 से 18 मई 2026 तक नॉन-इंटरलॉकिंग कार्य किया जा रहा है।