Railway services on the Jodhpur–Phulera section will be affected between May 23 and May 25 due to construction of a Railway Under Bridge (RUB) at Merta Road station yard, according to North Western Railway.
A block has been taken on the track at Railway Crossing No. 100 in the Merta Road station yard to facilitate RUB construction, impacting the movement of trains on this route.
Full Cancellation of Train Services
The following trains will remain fully cancelled between May 23 and May 25:
Jodhpur–Hisar Express (14891) – May 24
Hisar–Jodhpur Express (14892) – May 25
Jaipur–Jodhpur Express (22977) – May 24
Jodhpur–Jaipur Express (22978) – May 24
Passengers have been advised to make alternative travel arrangements due to these cancellations.
Partial Cancellation of Train Services
Some trains will operate only on partial routes:
Jodhpur–Delhi Sarai Express (22422) – to operate from Degana
Jodhpur–Bathinda Express (14721) – to operate from Bikaner
Abohar–Jodhpur Express (14722) – to operate up to Bikaner
Hisar–Jodhpur Express (14892) – to operate up to Degana
Delhi Sarai–Jodhpur Express (22421) – to operate up to Degana
Diversion of Train Routes
Several trains have been diverted during the construction period:
Jodhpur–Bhopal Express (14813) – via Luni, Marwar Junction, Ajmer
Barmer–Rishikesh Express (14888) – via Phalodi, Lalgarh, Bikaner
Hanumangarh–Dadar Express (14707) – via Bikaner, Phalodi
Rishikesh–Barmer Express (14887) – via Bikaner, Phalodi
Bhopal–Jodhpur Express (14814) – via Ajmer, Marwar Junction
Varanasi City–Jodhpur Express (14853) – via Ajmer
Delhi–Jaisalmer Express (14087) – via Ajmer
Bikaner–Madurai Express (22632) – via Ratangarh, Sikar, Jaipur
Additional stoppages have been provided at several stations due to these route changes.
Regulation and Delays in Train Operations
Timings of some trains have been adjusted:
Kamakhya–Bhagat Ki Kothi Express (15624) – delayed by 2 hours on May 22
Indore–Jodhpur Express (12465) – delayed by 20 minutes on May 24
Jodhpur–Delhi Sarai Express (22481) – delayed by 30 minutes
Jaipur–Jaisalmer Express (12468) – delayed by 30 minutes
Passenger Advisory
Railway authorities have advised passengers to check the status of their trains before travel. Changes in operations may affect travel plans, and passengers are encouraged to use online platforms or railway helplines for updates.
Reason for Service Changes
The construction of the Railway Under Bridge at Merta Road station is being carried out to improve traffic movement and safety. The work is causing short-term disruption to train services.
