The North Central Railway’s Jhansi Division is carrying out technical improvement work at Lalitpur station. This yard remodeling will impact several trains and passenger movements from July 9 to July 19, 2026. The railway administration is also focusing on upgrading platform heights and expanding infrastructure across the section to improve safety.
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How will the yard remodeling affect your travel?
The work at Lalitpur station will lead to the diversion of 34 trains and the cancellation of 6 trains, affecting around 50,000 to 80,000 passengers. Trains from Bina to Gwalior via Jhansi will be redirected through Bina-Guna-Ruthiyai-Shivpuri. The Lalitpur-Bina Passenger (64618/17) will remain cancelled from July 10 to July 21. Other affected trains include the Bhopal-Khajuraho and Lucknow City-SMVT Bengaluru expresses.
What are the latest infrastructure upgrades in Lalitpur?
Railway officials have started increasing platform heights at 14 stations, including Jakhlon, Udaipura, New Lalitpur Town, and Birari, to help elderly passengers and children board safely. Additionally, the Lalitpur-Singrauli rail line project is targeted for completion by 2028. For high-speed safety, a double distance signaling system was installed on the Lalitpur-Khajuraho section starting August 2025.
What new facilities were added in the last 12 years?
| Project/Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| New Stations | New Lalitpur Town, Birari, and Udaypura |
| Key Trains | Vande Bharat and Shatabdi Express |
| Infrastructure | Lalitpur-Birari doubling and new chord line |
| Station Amenities | Escalators, 3 new foot overbridges, and platform number 4 |
| New Routes | Lalitpur-Piprai-Chanderi rail line approved |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which trains are cancelled due to Lalitpur yard remodeling?
The 64618/17 Lalitpur-Bina Passenger is cancelled from July 10 to July 21. Other affected trains include Bhopal-Khajuraho and Lucknow City-SMVT Bengaluru on specific dates in July.
When will the Lalitpur-Singrauli rail line be completed?
Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla announced that the target completion year for the Lalitpur-Singrauli rail line project is 2028.