Indian Railways will carry out yard remodelling work at Jaunpur Junction to improve rail connectivity. This project aims to speed up train operations on the Ayodhya Cantt-Akbarpur-Jafrabad section. The work is scheduled for 24 days from May 4, 2026, to May 27, 2026. Northern Railway’s Lucknow Division officials, including Senior DCM Mahesh Yadav, have confirmed that several trains will be cancelled or diverted during this mega block.
Which trains are cancelled and diverted
Two special trains between Lucknow and Varanasi via Barabanki-Ayodhya Cantt-Ayodhya Dham will be cancelled from May 13 to May 27. These include train number 04218 and 04217. Other major trains will run on diverted routes via Sultanpur or Pratapgarh to avoid the work zone.
| Train Number | Train Name | Diversion Route | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22489 | Varanasi-Meerut Vande Bharat | Sultanpur | May 4 to 27 |
| 22345 | Patna-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat | Sultanpur | May 4-7, 9 |
| 13238 | Kota-Patna Express | Sultanpur | May 15 to 25 |
| 15743 | Farakka Express | Sultanpur | May 13 to 27 |
| 18103 | Tatanagar-Amritsar Express | Sultanpur | May 5 to 26 |
| 13009 | Howrah-Rishikesh Doon Express | Pratapgarh | May 13 to 27 |
| 13010 | Rishikesh-Howrah Doon Express | Pratapgarh | May 12 to 26 |
| 15636 | Guwahati-Okha Express | Pratapgarh | May 5 to 26 |
| 15668 | Kamakhya-Gandhidham Express | Pratapgarh | May 7, 14, 21 |
How will this affect passengers
Passengers travelling between Ayodhya and Varanasi during the summer holidays may face inconvenience due to route changes and cancellations. Railway officials have advised travellers to check their train status before starting their journey. Information is available on NTES, railway enquiry services, or at the nearest railway station.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the yard remodelling work scheduled at Jaunpur Junction?
The work is scheduled from May 4, 2026, to May 27, 2026, lasting for 24 days.
Which Vande Bharat trains are affected by this block?
The Varanasi-Meerut Vande Bharat (22489) and Patna-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat (22345) will run via Sultanpur on specified dates.
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