Northern Railway has changed the routes of several trains on the Ayodhya route because of construction work at Lucknow Railway Station. The Railway Land Development Authority is building a new concourse at the station to modernize the facilities. These changes will remain in effect from May 15, 2026, to June 23, 2026.
Which trains are affected and what are the new routes?
Many important trains will now travel via Sultanpur, Shahganj, and Ayodhya Cantt to avoid the construction area. Some trains are also diverted via Barabanki, Malhaur, Aishbagh, and Kanpur Central, meaning they will not stop at Lucknow station but will have additional stops at Aishbagh and Badshahnagar.
| Train Name | Date of Diversion | New Route/Via |
|---|---|---|
| Raxaul-Anand Vihar Sadbhavana Express (14017) | May 21 | Jafarabd-Sultanpur-Lucknow |
| Anand Vihar-Raxaul Sadbhavana Express (14018) | May 20 | Lucknow-Ayodhya Cantt-Shahganj-Jafarabd |
| Patna-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat Express (22345) | Until May 27 | Jafarabd-Shahganj-Ayodhya Cantt-Sultanpur |
| Balurghat-Bathinda Farakka Express (15743) | May 19, 20, 22, 24, 26 | Jafarabd-Sultanpur-Lucknow |
| Bathinda-Balurghat Farakka Express (15744) | May 19, 21, 22, 24, 26 | Ayodhya Cantt-Jafarabd |
| Tatanagar-Amritsar Express (18103) | May 20, 25 | Jafarabd-Sultanpur-Lucknow |
| Indore-Patna Express (19321) | May 23 | Lucknow-Ayodhya Cantt-Jafarabd |
| LTT-Ayodhya Cantt Superfast Express (22103) | May 25 | Prayagraj-Jaunpur-Shahganj-Ayodhya Cantt |
| Malda Town-Gomti Nagar Express (13435) | May 21 | Jafarabd-Shahganj-Ayodhya |
| Prayagraj-Anand Vihar Express (14021) | May 22 | Via Ayodhya Cantt (No Lucknow stop) |
What do railway officials say about these changes?
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Samarth Gupta stated that the work on the concourse is necessary for modernization. This project involves multiple tracks and platforms to improve passenger facilities. Official Mahesh Yadav has advised all passengers to check their train status and timings using the railway helpline number 139 or the official app to avoid any trouble during travel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long will the train diversions last at Lucknow station?
The route changes and traffic blocks are in effect from May 15, 2026, to June 23, 2026, due to concourse construction.
How can passengers check the updated status of their trains?
Passengers can check their train status and timings via the official railway helpline number 139 or the official railway website and app.