Passengers traveling through the Northern Railway network faced significant delays on May 25, 2026, due to scheduled railway blocks. In the Izatnagar division, several regular and special trains reached their destinations hours late, leading 82 passengers to cancel their tickets. Similar technical works on the Gorakhpur-Narkatiaganj section also slowed down long-distance trains.
Which trains were most affected by the Bareilly block
The railway block caused severe delays for several key trains on May 25. The impact varied from 30 minutes to over 6 hours for different services.
| Train Name | Delay Duration |
|---|---|
| Avadh Assam Express (15909) | 6.30 hours |
| Varanasi Special (04228) | 4.30 hours |
| Yoganagari Special (04313) | 3.30 hours |
| Firozpur Special (04619) | 3.30 hours |
| Jannayak (15211) | 3.15 hours |
| New Delhi Special (04203) | 1 hour |
| Howrah-Doon Express (13037) | 45 minutes |
| Chandigarh Special (03311) | 30 minutes |
Upcoming diversions and mega blocks in June and July
Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay announced that power and traffic blocks will continue in the Delhi division on May 26 to strengthen infrastructure. Train 14304 (Haridwar to Delhi) and 14332 (Kalka to Delhi) will run via Tapri-Shamli-Delhi Shahdara. Additionally, Train 14521 will be regulated for 20 minutes between Meerut City and Deoband.
Major disruptions are expected in June and July 2026 due to a mega block between Gonda and Gonda Kachheri for the construction of a third railway line. CPRO Sumit Kumar stated that 34 trains will be cancelled and 54 trains will be diverted on the Gorakhpur-Lucknow route between July 5 and July 10.
Future developments for Izatnagar Division
To prevent such delays in the future, the Railway Board has approved the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the doubling of seven rail sections in the Izatnagar division, covering 363 km. DRM Veena Sinha confirmed that a budget of 34.22 crore rupees has been released for this project to improve safety and punctuality.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How will the Gonda-Budhwal mega block affect passengers?
Between July 5-10, 2026, 34 trains will be cancelled and 54 trains will be diverted due to the construction of a third railway line between Gonda and Gonda Kachheri.
Which trains are diverted in the Delhi division on May 26?
Train 14304 (Haridwar-Delhi) and 14332 (Kalka-Delhi) will run via the diverted route of Tapri-Shamli-Delhi Shahdara.