Due to a yard remodeling project commencing at Gorakhpur Junction on Saturday, Indian Railways has implemented significant changes affecting the operation of 122 trains. This mega block may cause delays, cancellations, and route diversions for passengers over the next 22 days.
Railway: Non-interlocking work will be carried out at Gorakhpur Junction from Saturday until May 3rd as part of the yard remodeling, significantly impacting railway operations. During this 22-day period, rail services from Gorakhpur to Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Punjab, Jammu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and West Bengal will be affected. The railway administration has decided to divert 28 trains, while 35 trains will operate with intermediate halts.
Additionally, 13 trains will be delayed. Local passenger trains will be most affected. Approximately 25 passenger trains on the Gorakhpur-Gonda, Gorakhpur-Chhapra, and Gorakhpur-Narkatiaganj routes have been canceled.
Reason for the Mega Block?
Yard remodeling is being undertaken at Gorakhpur Junction as part of non-interlocking work to upgrade the station to a satellite station. This will implement an electronic interlocking system, making train operations smarter and faster. Railway officials state the aim is to facilitate the smooth operation of more trains in the future.
How Trains Will Be Affected?
• 28 trains will operate on altered routes.
• 35 trains will depart from intermediate stations.
• 13 trains will be delayed.
• 25 passenger trains (Gorakhpur-Gonda, Chhapra, Narkatiaganj routes) will be completely canceled.
Alternative Arrangements for Passengers
To minimize passenger inconvenience, the Roadways department will operate additional buses to help people reach their destinations. Railways has advised passengers to check train status before their journey.
Which Trains Will Resume Operations?
• 19037 Bandra Terminus-Barauni Express will now run on its scheduled route.
• The cancellation of 19409 Sabarmati-Gorakhpur Express has been lifted; it will now run with a 240-minute delay and terminate at Basti station for some days.
• 19410 Gorakhpur-Sabarmati Express has also been reinstated; this train will depart from Basti.
Canceled Trains
• Gorakhpur-Bandra Terminus (15067) from April 16th to April 30th
• Bandra-Gorakhpur Terminus (15068) from April 18th to May 2nd
• Dibrugarh-Amritsar-Gorakhpur Express (15211, 15212) from April 16th to May 4th
• Gorakhpur-Lucknow Intercity (15031, 15032) from April 16th to May 5th
• Chhapra-Nautanwa Intercity (15105, 15106) from April 12th to May 3rd
• Lucknow-Patliputra Express (12529, 12530) from April 12th to May 3rd
• Gorakhpur-Panvel Express (15065) from April 15th to May 4th
• Panvel-Gorakhpur Express (15066) from April 16th to May 5th
• Gorakhpur-Kolkata Express (15048) from April 13th to May 4th
• Kolkata-Gorakhpur Express (15047) from April 14th to May 5th
• Gorakhpur-Kolkata Express (15050) from April 16th to May 3rd
• Kolkata-Gorakhpur Express (15049) from April 16th to May 4th
• Chhapra-Mathura Express (22531, 22532) from April 16th to May 2nd
• Gorakhpur-Dehradun Express (15005) from April 16th to May 2nd
• Dehradun-Gorakhpur Express (15006) from April 15th to May 1st
• Dehradun-Muzaffarpur Express (15002) from April 19th to May 3rd
• Muzaffarpur-Dehradun Express (15001) from April 21st to May 10th
• Gorakhpur-LTT Express (20103) from April 19th to May 2nd
• LTT-Gorakhpur Express (20104) from April 20th to May 3rd
• Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Humsafar Express (12571) from April 20th to May 3rd
• Anand Vihar-Gorakhpur Humsafar Express (12572) from April 21st to May 4th
• Gorakhpur-Bathinda Gorakhdham Express (12555) from April 26th to May 3rd
• Bathinda-Gorakhpur Gorakhdham Express (12556) from April 27th to May 4th
• Chauri Chaura Express (15004) from April 26th to May 3rd
• Chauri Chaura Express (15003) from April 27th to May 4th
• Katihar-Delhi Express (15705) from April 28th to May 1st
• Delhi-Katihar Express (15706) from April 29th to May 2nd
Trains Running on Diverted Routes
• Howrah-Kathgodam Bagh Express (13019) from April 15th to May 2nd
• Kathgodam-Howrah Bagh Express (13020) from April 15th to May 2nd
• Saharsa-New Delhi Vaishali Express (12553) from April 26th to May 2nd
• New Delhi-Saharsa Vaishali Express (12554) from April 26th to May 2nd
• Katihar-Amritsar Amrapali Express (15707) from April 12th to May 3rd
• Amritsar-Katihar Amrapali Express (15708) from April 24th to May 2nd
• Jaynagar-Amritsar Shahid Express (14673) from April 12th to May 3rd
• Amritsar-Jaynagar Shahid Express (14674) from April 11th to May 2nd
• Darbhanga-New Delhi Special (15651) from April 12th to May 3rd
• Bandra Terminus-Barauni Express (19037) from April 19th to May 1st
• Darbhanga-New Delhi Express (12565) from April 22nd to May 2nd
While this initiative by the Railways may cause temporary inconvenience to passengers, the future benefits are certain. Improved infrastructure and technological upgrades will make the Gorakhpur region's rail network more efficient and faster. Passengers are requested to check train status before travel and utilize roadways bus services for alternative arrangements.
