North Eastern Railway has announced the cancellation and diversion of several trains between July 7 and July 11, 2026. This decision was taken to facilitate the commissioning of a third railway line between Gonda and Gonda Kacheri. The project involves pre-interlocking and non-interlocking work on a five-kilometer stretch, with a safety inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety scheduled for July 10.
Which trains are cancelled between July 7 and 11?
Several key trains operating through the Lucknow division have been cancelled to allow for the track work. The official confirmation was provided by Sumit Kumar, CPRO of North Eastern Railway, and Mahesh Gupta, PRO of Lucknow Division. The affected trains are listed below:
| Train Number | Train Name | Cancellation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 22921 | Bandra-Balrampur Express | 05 July |
| 22922 | Balrampur-Bandra Express | 07 July |
| 15081 | Gorakhpur-Gomti Nagar Express | 06 to 10 July |
| 15082 | Gomti Nagar-Gorakhpur Express | 07 to 11 July |
| 15133 | Chhapra-Anand Vihar Express | 06 July |
| 15134 | Anand Vihar-Chhapra Express | 08 July |
| 15031 | Gorakhpur-Lucknow Jn Express | 08 & 09 July |
| 15032 | Lucknow Jn-Gorakhpur Express | 08 & 09 July |
| 15070 | Aishbagh-Gorakhpur Express | 07 to 10 July |
| 15069 | Gorakhpur-Aishbagh Express | 08 to 11 July |
| 22199 | Gwalior-Balrampur Sushasan Express | 08 July |
| 22200 | Balrampur-Gwalior Express | 09 July |
| 15029 | Gorakhpur-Pune Express | 09 July |
| 15030 | Pune-Gorakhpur Express | 11 July |
Which trains have changed routes or short terminations?
Many trains will be diverted via Ayodhya or other routes, while some will end their journey early at Lucknow Junction. For instance, the Gwalior-Balrampur Express (22199) and Mumbai-Gorakhpur Superfast (12598) will terminate at Lucknow Junction on specific dates. Other major diversions include the Vaishali Express and Gorakhdham Express on July 8 and 9.
| Train Name | Diversion/Change Detail | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Chhapra-Mathura Express | Will not reach Lucknow | 06, 07, 10 July |
| Vaishali Express | Route Diverted | 08 to 10 July |
| Gorakhdham Express | Route Diverted | 09 July |
| Katihar-Amritsar Express | Skip Aishbagh, Unnao, Barabanki | 04 to 09 July |
| Sahid Express | Route Diverted | 08 & 09 July |
| Lucknow-Barauni Express | Skip Budhwal, Jarwal Road | 09 July |
How can passengers verify their train status?
Railway authorities have urged passengers to check their train status before starting their journey to avoid any inconvenience. The changes are temporary and linked to the infrastructure upgrade between Gonda and Gonda Kacheri. Passengers can use official railway apps or inquiry numbers for real-time updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are trains being cancelled between July 7 and 11?
Trains are cancelled due to commissioning work for the third railway line between Gonda and Gonda Kacheri, including pre-interlocking and non-interlocking processes.
Which major trains are affected by this block?
Key trains like Gorakhpur-Gomti Nagar, Vaishali Express, and Gorakhdham Express are either cancelled or diverted. Specific dates vary from July 6 to July 11.