North Western Railway has announced a mega block from June 14 to June 22, 2026, for the construction of a Railway Under Bridge (RUB) at Satlana Yard in the Samdari-Luni section. This construction work at level crossing number 227 will impact several train services in the Jodhpur division. Amit Sudarshan, the Chief Public Relations Officer, has advised passengers to check their train status before starting their journey.
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Which trains are cancelled or rescheduled
The mega block will lead to the full cancellation of some services and timing changes for others to ensure the construction work proceeds without interruption.
- Bhagat Ki Kothi-Barmer (74839): Cancelled on June 14 and 21, 2026.
- Barmer-Bhagat Ki Kothi (74840): Cancelled on June 15 and 22, 2026.
- Rishikesh-Barmer (14887): Rescheduled by two hours for June 20, 2026.
- Barmer-Bhagat Ki Kothi (14896): Will run only up to Samdari on June 14 and 21, 2026.
- Bhagat Ki Kothi-Barmer (14893): Will start from Samdari instead of Bhagat Ki Kothi on June 14 and 21, 2026.
Train route changes and skipped stations
Some long-distance trains will take a different route to avoid the affected section, meaning they will not stop at their usual stations in the Samdari-Luni area.
| Train Number | Route Change | Skipped Stations |
|---|---|---|
| 20485 (Jaisalmer-Sabarmati) | Via Luni-Marwar-Mehsana on June 14 and 21 | Dudara, Samdari, Jalore, Marwar Bhinmal |
| 20486 (Sabarmati-Jaisalmer) | Via Luni-Marwar-Mehsana on June 14 and 21 | Dudara, Samdari, Jalore, Marwar Bhinmal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which trains are fully cancelled due to the mega block?
Train 74839 (Bhagat Ki Kothi-Barmer) is cancelled on June 14 and 21, while train 74840 (Barmer-Bhagat Ki Kothi) is cancelled on June 15 and 22, 2026.
Why are Jaisalmer-Sabarmati trains diverted?
Due to RUB construction at Satlana Yard, trains 20485 and 20486 will run via Luni-Marwar-Mehsana on June 14 and 21, skipping stations like Samdari and Jalore.