Railway Alert: Over 50 trains cancelled and routes diverted due to infrastructure upgrades across multiple zones
Indian Railways has notified the cancellation and diversion of numerous trains across several divisions to facilitate infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. These changes involve yard remodeling at Delhi Kishanganj, third line construction in the Mumbai division, and signaling work on the North Western Railway. Passengers are advised to verify their train status through official channels like NTES or the 139 helpline before starting their journey.
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Impact on Delhi, Lucknow, and North Western Railway routes
The Delhi Division of Northern Railway will undertake yard remodeling and electronic interlocking work at Delhi Kishanganj station from May 5 to May 13, 2026. This will affect local trains on the Palwal, Ghaziabad, and Khurja routes, with many being short-terminated at New Delhi or Delhi Junction. Additionally, a mega block on the Churu-Sadulpur section from April 15 to April 30 has resulted in over 14 train cancellations and 30 route diversions, specifically impacting daily commuters in Rajasthan.
Specific train changes and schedule updates
Essential safety work and line maintenance are scheduled at various locations, leading to the following changes in train operations during April and May 2026:
| Station or Section | Date of Work | Nature of Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Kishanganj | May 5 to May 13, 2026 | Local and long-distance trains cancelled or diverted |
| Churu-Sadulpur Section | April 15 to April 30, 2026 | 14 trains cancelled and 30 trains diverted |
| Katni Station | April 18, 2026 | Bina-Katni-Bina MEMU partially cancelled |
| Khardi Yard (Mumbai) | April 19 and 24, 2026 | Ballia-Dadar Special controlled and delayed |
| Dhanbad-Bhubaneswar | Ongoing | Delays due to elephant-related speed restrictions |
Official announcements from the Bhopal and Varanasi divisions also confirm that several trains passing through these regions will face partial cancellations. Railway officials, including CPRO Amit Sudarshan and PRO Ashok Kumar, have stated that these works are necessary for long-term safety and operational efficiency.