Railway authorities have started yard remodeling work at Prayagraj Junction station. This project is expected to continue until May 25, 2026. Due to this work, the routes of 21 to 35 trains will be changed, and some trains will be short-terminated or rescheduled. North Eastern Railway and North Central Railway have issued guidelines for passengers to avoid inconvenience.
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Which trains are affected and how
Many trains will now run via alternative routes like Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Varanasi, Jaunpur, and Kanpur Central. Some trains will start or end their journey at stations like Prayag, Subedarganj, Banaras, or Karchana instead of Prayagraj Junction.
| Train Name/Number | Change Detail | Duration/Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express (22549/22550) | Operates from Prayag station instead of Prayagraj Junction | April 20 to April 30 |
| Humsafar Express | Operates from Subedarganj station | April 24 to April 30 |
| Chopan-Prayagraj Express | Terminates at Prayagraj Chheoki | Until May 25 |
| Muzaffarpur-Prayagraj Bapudham Exp | Limited to Banaras | April 27 and 29 |
| Kalindi Express | Terminates at Subedarganj | As per schedule |
Important updates for passengers
The railway administration has sent bulk SMS to registered mobile numbers of affected passengers. Officials like Ashok Kumar (NER) and Shashikant Tripathi (NCR) have advised travelers to check their train status, platform numbers, and revised routes before starting their journey. Passengers can use the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or the official helpline for real-time updates.
Other affected trains include Ahmedabad-Darbhanga Express, Gorakhpur-LTT, Raxaul-LTT, Pune-Banaras, Ranchi-LTT, Patna-Ahmedabad, Howrah-New Delhi (via Rambagh), and Kamakhya-Anand Vihar.