Train Diversion Update: Passengers planning to travel by train in May should be cautious. Due to non-interlocking work at Jaunpur Junction in Uttar Pradesh, numerous trains have been rerouted. This work is part of a yard remodeling project aimed at enhancing train speed and operations in the future, but it is currently causing some disruptions. Over 40 trains, including the Vande Bharat Express, have been impacted. Some trains have been diverted, certain station stops have been eliminated, and a few trains have been partially cancelled. If you are traveling in May, make sure to check train information ahead of time to avoid any last-minute issues.
What is causing the train disruptions?
Yard improvement work is taking place at Jaunpur Junction (Lucknow Division). This involves both pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking tasks. Once this work is finished, train operations will be more efficient and quicker, but for now, adjustments have been made to train services. As a result, Indian Railways has rerouted several trains, reduced stops at some stations, and altered the starting and ending points for certain trains.
Diversion of Vande Bharat and other major trains
- The 22435 Patna–Gomtinagar Vande Bharat Express will operate on a diverted route on several dates in May 2026.
New Route: Jaffrabad – Sultanpur – Ayodhya Cantt
Old Route: Jaffrabad – Shahganj – Ayodhya Cantt
During this time, the train will not make a stop at Ayodhya Dham station. - Major trains operating on diverted routes include:
- 04055 / 04056 – Ballia to Anand Vihar Special
- 09065 / 09066 – Surat to Chhapra Special
- 15231 / 15232 – Barauni to Gondia Express
- 11081 / 11082 – Lokmanya Tilak to Gorakhpur Express
- 15021 / 15022 – Shalimar to Gorakhpur Express
- 19051 / 19052 – Valsad to Muzaffarpur Express
- 22323 / 22324 – Kota to Ghazipur City Express
- 15115 / 15116 – Chhapra to Delhi Express
- 22539 / 22540 – Mau to Anand Vihar Express
- 19045 / 19046 – Surat to Thawe Express
- 14611 / 14612 – Ghazipur City to Vaishno Devi Katra Express
- 22419 / 20420 – Anand Vihar to Ghazipur City Express
- 20941 / 20942 – Bandra Terminus
- 22433 / 22434 – Anand Vihar to Ghazipur City Express
Most of these trains will not make stops at Jaunpur and nearby stations such as Janghai, Mariahun, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that passengers verify the train status prior to their journey.
Where train stoppages will be cancelled
Due to the rerouting, several stations will not be included in the train stops. These stations are Jaunpur, Jaffrabad, Mariahun, Janghai, Prayagraj Chheoki, Vindhyachal, Mirzapur, Shahganj, and Ballia. Passengers departing from these stations should check their train status ahead of time.
Short termination and cancelled trains
65101 and 65119 (Ghazipur City-Jaunpur): These trains will now operate only up to Muftiganj.
65102 and 65120 (Jaunpur–Ghazipur City): These trains will now start from Muftiganj.
These trains will be cancelled between Jaunpur and Muftiganj on certain dates.
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