Passengers traveling on the Chittorgarh-Udaipur rail section should prepare for significant schedule changes this April. North Western Railway (NWR) has initiated essential bridge work and infrastructure upgrades that will result in several trains running several hours behind schedule. These projects are part of a larger push to modernize the Mewar region rail network, including track doubling and station redevelopment to improve long-term connectivity.
Which trains are affected by the ongoing railway work?
The primary reason for these disruptions is the installation of RCC boxes and bridge maintenance between Jhadwasa and Bandanwara stations. North Western Railway officials have confirmed that multiple express services will be rescheduled or regulated during the work period in April 2026.
| Train Number | Train Name | Status/Delay | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17605 | Kacheguda-Bhagat Ki Kothi | 4 hours 30 mins late | April 12, 2026 |
| 14802 | Indore-Jodhpur | 4 hours 30 mins late | April 14, 2026 |
| 14801 | Jodhpur-Indore | 3 hours 30 mins late | April 14, 2026 |
| 12992 | Jaipur-Udaipur City | 15 mins delay | April 14, 2026 |
What are the major infrastructure developments in the Mewar region?
While the immediate work causes short-term delays, the government has sanctioned several large-scale projects to boost the region rail capacity. These initiatives aim to reduce travel time and support local economic growth through better logistics and tourism links.
- Umra-Debari Doubling: A 25-kilometer section is being doubled with an investment of ₹492 crore to improve the Udaipur-Chittorgarh link.
- New Rail Line Survey: A new 201-kilometer line connecting Neemuch-Singoli-Begun-Rawatbhata-Kota has been sanctioned for a final location survey.
- Station Redevelopment: Udaipur City Railway Station is undergoing a major transformation at an estimated cost of ₹354 crore.
- Regional Budget: A record railway budget of ₹9,960 crore has been designated for Rajasthan to cover electrification and safety systems like Kavach.
Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudarshan has advised all passengers to verify their train status through official railway helplines or the NTES app before heading to the station. MP C.P. Joshi has also been actively coordinating with the Railway Ministry to ensure these modernization projects remain on track for the benefit of the Chittorgarh and Udaipur districts.