Indian Railways has announced route changes for several trains, including the Tatanagar-Amritsar Jallianwala Bagh Express and Patna-Charlapalli Summer Special. These changes are being implemented due to ongoing development works at various railway sections. Passengers are advised to check the current status and updated routes before starting their journey.
Which trains are affected by the route change?
The diversion affects multiple trains across different zones due to construction work. The Patna-Charlapalli Summer Special is diverted due to cement concrete apron work at Gaya Junction, while the Jallianwala Bagh Express is diverted due to development works in the Lucknow Division. Other trains like the Purulia-Anand Vihar and Shalimar-Gorakhpur Express are also affected.
What are the new routes and dates?
| Train Number & Name | Dates of Diversion | New Route / Diverted Path |
|---|---|---|
| 03253 (Patna-Charlapalli) | 27 April to 16 May 2026 | Via Jatdumri Halt, Daniyawan Bazar, Islampur, Tilaiya and Paimar |
| 03254/03255 (Charlapalli-Patna) | 29 April to 14 May 2026 | Via Bandhua, Paimar, Tilaiya, Islampur and Jatdumri Halt |
| 18103 (Tatanagar-Amritsar) | May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 | Via Jafrabad, Sultanpur and Lucknow |
| 14021 (Purulia-Anand Vihar) | May 8, 15, 22 2026 | Via Lucknow, Sultanpur and Jafrabad |
| 15021 (Shalimar-Gorakhpur) | May 12, 19, 26 2026 | Via DDU, Varanasi, Varanasi City and Auriihar |
| 15022 (Gorakhpur-Shalimar) | May 18, 25 2026 | Via Auriihar, Varanasi City, Varanasi and DDU |
What is the reason for these changes?
The Railway Ministry is focusing on infrastructure upgrades. Specifically, work is being done at Gaya Junction and within the Lucknow Division. Additionally, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress of summer special trains, planning over 18,000 trips between April 15 and July 15, 2026, to manage the holiday rush.