Western Railway’s Rajkot Division has announced that several train services will see significant changes in February and early March 2025. These adjustments are necessary to carry out important double-track construction work in the Rajkot-Hapa section, specifically between Paddhari, Chanol, and Hadmatiya stations. Passengers planning to travel during this period are strongly advised to check their train schedules.
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Which Trains Will Be Fully or Partially Cancelled?
To ensure the smooth execution of the double tracking project, some train services will be fully cancelled, while others will run for only a part of their usual route. It’s important to note these changes to avoid inconvenience:
| Service Type | Train Number & Name | Affected Route/Cancellation | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation | 09525 Hapa-Naharlagun Special | Fully Cancelled | February 26, 2025 |
| Cancellation | 09526 Naharlagun-Hapa Special | Fully Cancelled | March 1, 2025 |
| Partial Cancellation | 22959 Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity Express | Cancelled between Rajkot and Jamnagar | February 20, 2025, to March 3, 2025 |
| Partial Cancellation | 22960 Jamnagar-Vadodara Intercity Express | Cancelled between Jamnagar and Rajkot | February 21, 2025, to March 4, 2025 |
Are There Any Rescheduled or Delayed Trains?
Yes, some trains will depart later than their original schedule, and several others will experience delays en route. This is a common measure during significant infrastructure works to manage rail traffic safely and efficiently. Please plan your journey with these potential delays in mind:
| Change Type | Train Number & Name | Details of Change | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rescheduled | 22969 Okha-Banaras Express | Will depart from Okha 2 hours late at 16:05 | February 27, 2025 |
| Rescheduled | 15635 Okha-Guwahati Express | Will depart from Okha 3 hours and 30 minutes late at 15:45 | February 21 & 28, 2025 |
| Regulated (Delayed) | 12268 Hapa-Mumbai Central Duronto Express | Regulated for 15 minutes en route | February 20, 2025, to March 3, 2025 |
| Regulated (Delayed) | 20967 Secunderabad-Porbandar Express | Regulated for 33 minutes en route to Rajkot and 20 minutes between Rajkot and Hapa | Departing February 19, 2025 |
| Regulated (Delayed) | 20967 Secunderabad-Porbandar Express | Regulated for 2 hours 3 minutes en route to Rajkot and 20 minutes between Rajkot and Hapa | Departing February 26, 2025 |
| Regulated (Delayed) | 12478 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Jamnagar Express | Regulated for 2 hours 8 minutes en route to Rajkot and 20 minutes between Rajkot and Hapa | Departing February 23, 2025 |
| Regulated (Delayed) | 12476 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Hapa Express | Regulated for 2 hours 28 minutes en route to Rajkot and 20 minutes between Rajkot and Hapa | Departing February 24, 2025 |
| Regulated (Delayed) | 15636 Guwahati-Okha Express | Regulated for 53 minutes en route to Rajkot and 20 minutes between Rajkot and Hapa | Departing February 24, 2025 |
| Regulated (Delayed) | 22969 Okha-Banaras Express | Regulated for 20 minutes en route to Rajkot and 20 minutes between Rajkot and Hapa | Departing February 20, 2025 |
Any Other Changes to Keep in Mind?
Apart from the cancellations, partial cancellations, rescheduling, and regulation of trains, there is also a temporary change regarding a train’s stop. Passengers should be aware of this specific alteration:
- The stoppage of Train No. 22945 Mumbai Central-Okha Saurashtra Mail at Paddhari station will be cancelled for 5 days, from February 26, 2025, to March 2, 2025.
Passengers are advised to plan their travel accordingly and stay updated by checking the latest information on the official Indian Railways website: www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in. This will help avoid any last-minute inconvenience during this essential infrastructure upgrade.