North Western Railway has issued a notification regarding train disruptions in the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions for May 2026. Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudarshan mentioned that these changes are necessary for underpass construction and track doubling work. Passengers traveling during late May should verify their train status before heading to the station as services will be affected at Merta Road station.
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List of cancelled and partially affected trains
Several major routes will face temporary suspension or route changes to accommodate the construction activities. The Jaipur-Jodhpur Express and Jodhpur-Hisar services will be fully cancelled on specific dates in May. The railway administration is carrying out these works to improve future rail facilities and safety infrastructure in the region.
- Jaipur-Jodhpur Express: Fully cancelled on May 24 and 25
- Jodhpur-Hisar Express: Fully cancelled during the construction block
- Jodhpur-Bathinda Express: Will operate only between Bikaner and Bathinda
- Abohar-Jodhpur Express: Service restricted up to Bikaner station
- Degana-Jodhpur Section: Some local services will remain partially cancelled
Expected delays and rescheduling of major trains
Apart from cancellations, several long-distance trains will operate with revised timings due to the ongoing block at Merta Road. Passengers are requested to use the official railway app or website for real-time tracking of these services. The following table provides details of the trains that are expected to run behind schedule.
| Train Name | Current Status/Delay |
|---|---|
| Kamakhya-Bhagat Ki Kothi Express | Delayed by 2 hours |
| Indore-Jodhpur Express | Delayed by 20 minutes |
| Jaipur-Jaisalmer Express | Delayed by 30 minutes |
In addition to these infrastructure updates, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the role of AI-powered cameras in strengthening safety. Over 1800 stations have already expanded their surveillance systems. Meanwhile, special summer trains have been announced for routes including Varanasi to Hubballi and Mumbai to Bihar to manage the seasonal rush.