Northern Railway has revised the schedules of five trains due to operational reasons. These changes affect three passenger trains and two Vande Bharat Express services. Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, confirmed the updates to ensure smooth train operations.
Changes for Passenger Trains from June 28, 2026
Three passenger trains will follow new timings starting June 28. Passengers traveling on these routes should check the updated schedules to avoid any inconvenience.
| Train No. & Name | Change Details |
|---|---|
| 54616 Pathankot–Amritsar Passenger | Revised timings at Chhina, Batala Sugar Mill, Batala Junction, Jaintipura, Kathunangal, and Verka Junction. |
| 54075 Bareilly–Delhi Junction Passenger | Departure from Bareilly shifted from 5:15 pm to 5:35 pm. |
| 54351 Aligarh Junction–Bareilly Passenger | Arrival at Bareilly changed from 5:50 pm to 6:15 pm. |
Changes for Vande Bharat Express from September 2, 2026
Two Vande Bharat Express trains will operate with a slight shift in their departure times starting September 2, 2026. Both trains will now leave their starting stations 10 minutes earlier than the previous schedule.
- Train No. 20888 Varanasi–Ranchi Vande Bharat Express: Will now depart Varanasi at 3:55 pm instead of 4:05 pm.
- Train No. 22500 Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express: Will now depart at 6:10 am instead of 6:20 am.
Northern Railway has advised all passengers to verify the latest timings through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or by calling 139 before starting their journey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which Vande Bharat trains have changed timings?
The Varanasi–Ranchi (20888) and Varanasi–Deoghar (22500) Vande Bharat Express trains will depart 10 minutes earlier starting September 2, 2026.
How can passengers check the updated train schedules?
Passengers can verify the new timings via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or by calling the railway helpline number 139.