Indian Railways is implementing several changes in July 2026 due to yard remodelling work at Lalitpur station and other technical projects. These updates include the cancellation of some trains and the diversion of several others to ensure work continues without interruption. To help passengers during the summer rush, West Central Railway has also increased the frequency of special trains.
Which trains are cancelled and diverted in July?
Due to yard remodelling at Lalitpur station from July 1 to August 1, 2026, 6 trains including Bhopal-Khajuraho Express and Bina-Lalitpur Passenger are cancelled. Additionally, 14 trains are cancelled in Dhanbad division and several others between Gonda and Gonda Kacheri from July 7 to 11. A total of 34 trains have been diverted, including major services like Yashwantpur-Hazrat Nizamuddin and Chennai-New Delhi.
| Impacted Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Cancelled Trains | 6 trains at Lalitpur, 14 at Dhanbad, and several at Gonda |
| Diverted Trains | 34 trains including Garib Rath and Jharkhand Express |
| Reason | Yard remodelling and 3rd rail line construction |
What are the updates for Hyderabad-Gorakhpur Special trains?
West Central Railway has announced 10 extra trips for the Hyderabad Deccan-Gorakhpur Special (07075/07076) to manage the summer holiday rush. Train 07075 will run on July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Train 07076 will operate on July 5, 12, 19, 26, and August 2. These trains will pass through Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina stations.
New railway rules and recruitment updates
From July 1, 2026, the minimum fine for traveling without a ticket will increase from 250 rupees to 500 rupees. Fines of 2,000 rupees for unauthorized vending and 2,500 rupees for men in ladies’ coaches will be applied. On the recruitment front, RRB will start applications for 119 Section Controller posts on July 15, while Technician recruitment for 6,565 posts is open until July 29.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the new fine for traveling without a ticket from July 2026?
The minimum fine for traveling without a ticket has been increased from 250 rupees to 500 rupees effective from July 1, 2026.
Why are trains being cancelled at Lalitpur station?
Trains are cancelled due to pre-non interlocking, interlocking, and post-interlocking yard remodelling work scheduled from July 1 to August 1, 2026.