Passengers face severe delays at Basti station due to network disruptions

Train passengers traveling through Basti railway station are facing widespread disruptions as multiple special and express services are running significantly behind schedule. Travelers waiting at the platforms are dealing with extended waiting times due to these rolling delays affecting crucial regional routes.

Key updates for passengers at Basti railway station:
- Sabarmati-Chhapra Express (19409) is delayed by more than two hours.
- Barauni-New Delhi Fare Clone Special (02563) is running over an hour late.
- Several other services including the Rapti Sagar SF Express (12512), Amarnath Express (15097), DBG NDLS SPL (02569), CPR ASR Express (15135), Vaishali Express (15565), Durg-Nautanwa Express (18205), Avadh Express (19038), and Bagh Express (13019) are experiencing delays ranging from several minutes to nearly an hour.

BRICS Summit Operational Adjustments

These local inconveniences at Basti are part of a broader national picture resulting from major operational adjustments across the Northern Railway network. Due to security arrangements and operational requirements for the BRICS Summit 2026, approximately 120 trains within the Delhi Division have been subjected to cancellations, diversions, or rescheduling between September 11 and September 13, 2026.

These systemic changes affect high-profile services such as the Rajdhani, Tejas Rajdhani, and Vande Bharat Express, ultimately creating a ripple effect that slows down rail traffic across connecting routes throughout the country.

Travel Advisory

Railway authorities have urged passengers to plan their journeys carefully and stay updated before heading to the station. Travelers are strongly advised to verify their live train status via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website or app, or by dialing the 139 railway helpline prior to departure.