Most of us have travelled by train at some point, and the experience is generally quite pleasant. Train travel offers comfortable amenities and makes the journey more enjoyable. This is why many passengers prefer train travel.
Train Cancelled: If you are planning to travel by train in April and May 2025, this news is extremely important. Northeastern Railway has decided to cancel several trains on the Gorakhpur route due to interlocking work. To avoid any inconvenience, it is essential to check the status of these trains before your journey. Let's find out which trains are affected and which dates require extra caution.
Interlocking Work as the Reason for Cancellation
Indian Railways has initiated interlocking work between Gorakhpur Junction and Gorakhpur Cantt. division. The aim of this work is to make train operations safer and more convenient in the future. However, this has resulted in the cancellation of several important trains. The railway has already released a list of cancelled trains for passenger convenience, giving travelers ample time to adjust their travel plans or make alternative arrangements.
Complete List of Cancelled Trains
- 11037 Pune-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on May 2, 2025.
- 11038 Gorakhpur-Pune Express: Cancelled on May 3, 2025.
- 12511 Gorakhpur-Kochuveli Express: Cancelled on April 27, May 1, 2, and 4, 2025.
- 12512 Kochuveli-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on April 30, May 4, 6, and 7, 2025.
- 12589 Gorakhpur-Secunderabad Express: Cancelled on April 30, 2025.
- 12590 Secunderabad-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on May 1, 2025.
- 12591 Gorakhpur-Yesvantpur Express: Cancelled on April 26, 2025.
- 12592 Yesvantpur-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on April 28, 2025.
- 12597 Gorakhpur-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express: Cancelled on April 29, 2025.
- 12598 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on April 30, 2025.
- 15017 Lokmanya Tilak T.-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled from April 27 to May 3.
- 15018 Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak T. Express: Cancelled from April 27 to May 3.
- 15023 Gorakhpur-Yesvantpur Express: Cancelled on April 29, 2025.
- 15024 Yesvantpur-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on May 1, 2025.
- 15029 Gorakhpur-Pune Express: Cancelled on May 1, 2025.
- 15030 Pune-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on May 3, 2025.
- 15045 Gorakhpur-Okha Express: Cancelled on May 1, 2025.
- 15046 Okha-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on April 27 and May 4, 2025.
- 15065 Gorakhpur-Panvel Express: Cancelled on April 28, 29, and May 1, 2, 4.
- 15066 Panvel-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on April 28, 29, 30, and May 2, 3, 5.
- 15067 Gorakhpur-Bandra T. Express: Cancelled on April 30, 2025.
- 15068 Bandra T.-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on May 2, 2025.
- 20103 Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak T. Express: Cancelled from April 28 to May 2.
- 20104 Lokmanya Tilak T.-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled from April 28 to May 3.
- 22533 Gorakhpur-Yesvantpur Express: Cancelled on April 28, 2025.
- 22534 Yesvantpur-Gorakhpur Express: Cancelled on April 30, 2025.
Advice for Passengers
The railway is urging passengers to check the status of their respective trains before traveling. Passengers can use the railway's official website or the NTES (National Train Enquiry System) app. The railway has also stated that full refunds will be provided as per rules for cancelled tickets. Passengers who have booked tickets for cancelled trains can claim refunds online or at the counter.
Railway officials say that after the completion of this interlocking work, passengers will experience more timely and safer train operations. In the future, this work will contribute to smoother travel in Gorakhpur and surrounding areas.
