Prayagraj Junction Update: 21 to 35 trains diverted or rescheduled due to yard remodelling
Railway operations at Prayagraj Junction will be affected from April 20 to April 30, 2026. The North Central Railway and North Eastern Railway are carrying out yard remodelling and non-interlocking work to improve future train operations. This work will lead to changes in routes, timings, and termination points for several trains.
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Which trains are affected and what are the changes?
Between 21 and 35 trains will face changes including diversions, rescheduling, and short termination. Some trains will now run via Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Lucknow, and Kanpur Central. All trains diverted via Prayagraj Chheoki will have a temporary stop of 2 minutes at that station.
| Train Name/Number | Change Detail |
|---|---|
| Train 13309 (Chopan to Prayagraj) | Will terminate at Karchana station |
| Train 13310 (Prayagraj to Chopan) | Will start from Karchana station |
| Vande Bharat (22549/22550) | Will run between Prayagraj Junction and Prayag Junction (Cancelled in between) |
| Bapudham Exp (14111/14112) | Will run only up to Banaras on April 27 and 29 |
| Kalindi Express (14118) | Will terminate at Subedarganj |
How can passengers check their train status?
Official representatives including Ashok Kumar (PRO, Varanasi Division) and Shashikant Tripathi (CPRO, North Central Railway) have advised passengers to verify their travel plans. Passengers should use the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app, the official railway website, or the railway helpline to get the latest updates before starting their journey to avoid any inconvenience.