Patna: Rail travel across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh is set to face significant disruption, with the cancellation of the Amarnath Express and the diversion or rescheduling of several long-distance trains, railway authorities confirmed on Friday.
The Amarnath Express, operating between Bhagalpur and Jammu Tawi, has been cancelled for one day in both directions. Meanwhile, routes for eight major trains, including the Bihar Sampark Kranti Express and the Amrit Bharat Express to Delhi, have been altered. An additional 13 trains, such as the Sapt Kranti Express, will operate on rescheduled timings or under controlled movement.
The operational changes, expected to last until 2 May, have been necessitated by non-interlocking work at Gorakhpur station in Uttar Pradesh, affecting a crucial railway junction.
Trains on Diversion
Key trains undergoing route changes include:
- 12565 Bihar Sampark Kranti Express (Darbhanga–New Delhi): Diverted via Chhapra, Aurihar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Kanpur.
- 19269 Porbandar–Muzaffarpur Express: Diverted through Lucknow, Pratapgarh, Varanasi, and Chhapra.
- 12553 Vaishali Express (Saharsa–New Delhi): Rerouted via Chhapra, Aurihar, Varanasi, Ayodhya Cantt, and Barabanki.
- 15557 Amrit Bharat Express (Darbhanga–Anand Vihar): Will travel via Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, and Chhapra.
- 15653 Amarnath Express (Guwahati–Jammu Tawi): Diverted through Muzaffarpur, Chhapra, and Gorakhpur Cantt.
Several other services, including the Antyodaya Express and the Avadh Express, will also run via altered routes during this period.
Trains Rescheduled or Controlled
Passengers are advised to check the revised timings for key trains such as:
- 14691 Maurya Dhwaj Express (Barauni–Jammu Tawi): Rescheduled by five hours.
- 12565 Bihar Sampark Kranti Express: Departure from Darbhanga rescheduled on 27 and 30 April.
- 12553 Vaishali Express: Delayed departures from Saharsa by several hours.
- 19038 Avadh Express (Bandra Terminus–Barauni): Rescheduled on multiple dates.
- 12211 Garib Rath Express (Muzaffarpur–Anand Vihar): Departure delayed by five hours.
Additional trains, including the Kathgodam Express, Udaipur City Express, and Avadh Assam Express, will also operate under revised schedules or controlled timings.
Full Cancellations
Two services of the Amarnath Express have been fully cancelled:
- 15098 Jammu Tawi–Bhagalpur Amarnath Express on April 29
- 15097 Bhagalpur–Jammu Tawi Amarnath Express on May 1
Travel Advisory
Railway officials have urged passengers to verify the latest train timings before travel and expect possible delays. The railway authorities are working to restore normal operations as swiftly as possible after completion of infrastructure upgrades at Gorakhpur.
