Indian Railways will implement a mega block on the Muzaffarnagar-Modinagar section on June 19 to replace a steel girder on railway bridge number 61. This work will last for 15 hours and 25 minutes, affecting the Delhi-Saharanpur line via Meerut-Tapri. Passengers are advised to check their train status before starting their journey.
What are the block timings and speed limits?
The mega block will start at 11:10 AM on June 19 and will continue until 2:35 AM on June 20. During this period, a temporary speed limit of 20 km/h will be enforced in the affected section to ensure safety during the bridge work.
Which trains are cancelled or diverted?
Station Superintendent Pawan Kumar confirmed that several trains will be affected. The details of cancellations and route changes are listed below:
| Train Name | Status/Action |
|---|---|
| Shatabdi Express | Cancelled |
| Jalandhar City-Old Delhi Express | Cancelled |
| Mimu Express (Up and Down) | Cancelled |
| Yog Nagri Rishikesh-Lakshmibainagar Express | Diverted via Khurja from Meerut |
| Chandigarh-Madurai Super Fast Express | Diverted via Khurja from Meerut |
| Haridwar-Delhi Express | Diverted via Shamli from Tapri |
| Kalka-Delhi Express | Diverted via Shamli from Tapri |
| Haridwar-Bandra Terminal | Diverted via Shamli from Tapri |
| Yoga Express | Diverted via Shamli from Tapri |
| Haridwar-LTT Super Fast Express | Diverted via Khurja from Meerut |
| Una Himachal-Indore Express | Diverted via Khurja from Meerut |
| Golden Temple Mail | Running 25 minutes late |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the Muzaffarnagar-Modinagar mega block take place?
The block is scheduled for June 19, starting from 11:10 AM and ending at 2:35 AM on June 20.
Which trains are completely cancelled due to this work?
The Shatabdi Express, Jalandhar City-Old Delhi Express, and Mimu Express (Up and Down) will remain cancelled.