North West Railway Update: Several trains diverted and cancelled due to bridge work on Rani-Khimel section
North West Railway has announced significant changes in train schedules due to technical work on the Ajmer division. Between April 16 and April 18, 2026, the railway will launch an RCC box at bridge number 638 located between Rani and Khimel stations. Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudarshan stated that these measures are necessary to ensure the structural strength and safety of the rail network.
List of cancelled and diverted trains on April 17
Passengers traveling on April 17, 2026, should note that several express trains will not operate on their usual routes. Two trains have been completely cancelled, while others will follow a different path via Luni and Bhildi. Below is the detailed list of affected services:
| Train Number | Train Name | Status or New Route |
|---|---|---|
| 14821 | Jodhpur-Sabarmati | Cancelled on April 16 and 17 |
| 14822 | Sabarmati-Jodhpur | Cancelled on April 17 and 18 |
| 14707 | Hanumangarh-Dadar | Diverted via Luni-Bhildi-Mehsana |
| 20944 | Bhagat Ki Kothi-Bandra | Diverted via Luni-Bhildi-Mehsana |
| 19223 | Sabarmati-Jammu Tawi | Diverted via Mehsana-Bhildi-Luni |
| 12462 | Sabarmati-Jodhpur | Diverted via Mehsana-Bhildi-Luni |
| 22548 | Sabarmati-Gwalior | Regulated for 20 minutes |
Important details for passengers and technical work
The bridge work is planned for three days to improve infrastructure stability. Trains diverted via the Luni-Bhildi-Mehsana route will provide additional halts at Samdari, Jalore, Marwar Bhinmal, Bhildi, and Patan for the convenience of passengers. While some early reports suggested impact on Vande Bharat services, current official lists do not include any such trains being diverted. Passengers are advised to verify their train status through the official website or Rail Madad app before reaching the station to avoid any inconvenience.