Indian Railways has announced a significant mega block at Lucknow Station for track maintenance and a major infrastructure upgrade. This block is specifically scheduled for Platform No. 1 and will last from April 4 to April 11, 2026. The railway administration is shifting operations to ensure that the work proceeds without compromising safety or passenger movement during this period.
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Which trains are diverted through Aishbagh and Alamnagar?
To manage the traffic during the platform upgrade, many long-distance trains have been diverted via Aishbagh and Alamnagar-Transportnagar stations. Passengers are advised to check their boarding stations as these trains will not touch the main Lucknow station platforms on the specified dates. The administration has shared a detailed schedule for these diverted services.
| Train Number | Train Name | Diverted Route & Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 09451 / 09452 | Gandhidham-Bhagalpur Special | Via Aishbagh (April 3, 6, 10) |
| 11080 | Gorakhpur-LTT Express | Via Aishbagh (April 4, 11) |
| 19168 / 19166 | Sabarmati Express | Via Aishbagh (April 4 to 11) |
| 11123 / 11124 | Gwalior-Barauni Express | Via Aishbagh (April 4 to 11) |
| 15127 / 15128 | Kashi Vishwanath Express | Via Alamnagar (April 4 to 11) |
| 12356 | Archana Express | Via Alamnagar (April 5, 8) |
| 20940 / 20964 | Sabarmati Superfast | Via Alamnagar (April 4, 8, 11) |
Changes in platform assignments and train cancellations
Apart from diversions, some trains will experience platform changes at Lucknow station to accommodate the workload on Platform 1. The Lucknow-Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi MEMU (64702) will remain cancelled from April 4 to 11. Additionally, several passenger trains will now originate and terminate at Alamnagar Station instead of Lucknow NR.
- Kashi Mahakal Superfast Express (20414) will depart from Platform 3.
- Marudhar Express services will now use Platform 2.
- Gomti Express has been shifted to Platform 6.
- Rapti Ganga and Purbiya Express will now arrive at Platform 3.
- Lucknow-Balamau and Lucknow-Shahjahanpur passenger trains will operate from Alamnagar Station.