The North Western Railway’s Jodhpur Division will implement a mega block on June 7 and 8, 2026. This decision was taken to build Road Under Bridges (RUBs) at level crossing gates 231, 227, and 226 between Dudia and Dundara stations on the Samdari-Luni section. This work is part of an effort to improve basic railway infrastructure in the region.
Which trains are fully or partially cancelled?
Due to the construction work, several train services will be affected. Some trains are completely cancelled, while others will only run on a part of their usual route.
| Train Number | Train Name | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74839 | Bhagat Ki Kothi-Barmer DEMU | Fully Cancelled | June 7, 2026 |
| 74840 | Barmer-Bhagat Ki Kothi DEMU | Fully Cancelled | June 8, 2026 |
| 14893 | Bhagat Ki Kothi-Palanpur | Fully Cancelled | June 7, 2026 |
| 14894 | Palanpur-Bhagat Ki Kothi | Fully Cancelled | June 8, 2026 |
| 14896 | Barmer-Bhagat Ki Kothi Express | Partial (Samdari to Bhagat Ki Kothi) | June 7, 2026 |
| 14893 | Bhagat Ki Kothi-Palanpur Express | Partial (Bhagat Ki Kothi to Samdari) | June 7, 2026 |
Which trains will run on diverted routes?
Two major superfast trains will follow a different path to avoid the blocked section on June 7, 2026. These trains will not stop at their usual stations like Patan, Bhildi, Ranivada, Jalore, and Samdari.
- Train No. 20486 (Sabarmati-Jaisalmer Superfast): This train will be diverted via Mahesana-Marwar Junction-Luni.
- Train No. 20485 (Jaisalmer-Sabarmati Superfast): This train will operate via Luni-Marwar Junction-Mahesana.
Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Anurag Tripathi stated that these track blocks are necessary for the RUB construction. He advised all passengers to verify their train status before starting their journey to avoid any inconvenience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is the mega block being implemented on the Samdari-Luni section?
The block is scheduled for June 7 and 8, 2026, to construct Road Under Bridges (RUBs) at level crossing gates 231, 227, and 226 between Dudia and Dundara stations.
Which stations will be skipped by the Sabarmati-Jaisalmer Superfast train?
Due to the diversion via Mahesana-Marwar Junction-Luni on June 7, the train will not stop at Patan, Bhildi, Ranivada, Jalore, and Samdari.