North Eastern Railway: Major route changes for Delhi-bound trains due to mega block
North Eastern Railway is carrying out doubling and non-interlocking work on the Gorakhpur Cantt-Paniyahawa section. This mega block will affect passengers traveling between Delhi, Bihar, and West Champaran. The railway administration has diverted several trains and cancelled others to complete the technical work.
Which trains are cancelled and when
A total of 59 trains are affected by this work, with 24 trains cancelled entirely. The impact will be felt from late May through June 8, 2026. Key cancelled services include:
| Train Name/Number | Cancellation Date |
|---|---|
| 04010 Delhi-Motihari Special | May 28, June 4 |
| 04009 Sitamarhi-Delhi Special | May 30, June 6 |
| 09451 Gandhi Dham-Bhagalpur Special | May 29, June 5 |
| 09452 Bhagalpur-Gandhi Dham Special | June 1, June 8 |
| 05579 Purnia Court-Anand Vihar Special | May 24, 31, June 5, 7 |
| 05580 Anand Vihar-Purnia Court Special | May 26, June 2, 7, 9 |
How will the routes change for other trains
Several long-distance trains will now run via Chhapra Gramin, Bhatni, and Gorakhpur. For example, the Muzaffarpur-Porbandar-Muzaffarpur (19270/19269) and Radhikapur-Anand Vihar Express (14011/14012) will use this diverted path. Due to these changes, trains will not stop at stations like Chakia, Bapudham Motihari, Sagauli, Bettiah, Narkatiaganj, and Bagaha.
What is the timeline for this work
The pre-non interlocking work is scheduled between May 30 and June 5, 2026. The main non-interlocking activity will take place from June 6 to June 8, 2026. On June 8, the Commissioner of Railway Safety will inspect the line before it officially opens for regular traffic. The overall impact on train operations will last until June 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long will the train diversions last?
The mega block and related train diversions will remain in effect until June 8 or 9, 2026, following the safety inspection.
Which stations will be skipped due to route changes?
Trains on diverted routes will not stop at Chakia, Bapudham Motihari, Sagauli, Bettiah, Narkatiaganj, and Bagaha stations.