Western Railway has announced a change in the route for the Porbandar-Muzaffarpur Express and its return journey. This decision comes due to essential maintenance work, including patch doubling and non-interlocking, between the Unila-Pipraich section in the Varanasi Division of North Eastern Railway. Shri Sunil Kumar Meena, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of Rajkot Division, shared the details of the affected trains.
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Which trains are diverted and on what dates
Two trains operating between Porbandar and Muzaffarpur will follow a diverted route during the maintenance period. The details are as follows:
| Train Number | Train Name | Date of Diversion |
|---|---|---|
| 19269 | Porbandar-Muzaffarpur Express | 5 June 2026 |
| 19270 | Muzaffarpur-Porbandar Express | 24 May, 31 May, 1 June, 7 June, and 8 June 2026 |
What is the new route and skipped stations
Instead of the usual route via Paniyawa and Narkatiaganj, these trains will now run via the Gorakhpur-Bhatni-Chhapra Gramin route. Because of this change, the trains will not stop at several scheduled stations.
- Train 19269: Will not stop at Siswa Bazar, Bagaha, Narkatiaganj, Belia, Sugauli, Bapudham Motihari, Chakia, and Mahsi.
- Train 19270: Will not stop at Mahsi, Chakia, Bapudham Motihari, Sugauli, Belia, Narkatiaganj, Bagaha, and Siswa Bazar.
Passengers are advised to check the official website enquiry.indianrail.gov.in for the most accurate timings and stoppage details before starting their journey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is the Porbandar-Muzaffarpur Express being diverted?
The diversion is due to patch doubling and non-interlocking (NI) work between the Unila-Pipraich rail section under the Varanasi Division of North Eastern Railway.
Which stations will be skipped by Train 19269 on June 5?
Train 19269 will not stop at Siswa Bazar, Bagaha, Narkatiaganj, Belia, Sugauli, Bapudham Motihari, Chakia, and Mahsi.