Indian Railways began making changes to its model in an attempt to give passengers a better travel experience. Many trains in the Lucknow division have recently been impacted by, postponed, or cancelled as a result of ongoing renovations at the Bapudham Motihari station in the Samastipur Division. Indian Railways have cancelled and diverted trains.
Indian Railways: 8 Trains Cancelled & 18 Diverted!
The Western Railway has also confirmed the news. According to the official statement, four to five train trips will be impacted by the ongoing construction at the aforementioned yard, with eight trains scheduled to be cancelled and eighteen trains operating on detoured routes.
Train number 09466, which is scheduled to depart from Darbhanga station for Ahmedabad Junction on December 18, 25, as well as January 1, 8, and 15, 2024, is anticipated to experience a 30-minute delay during this time.
Cancelled Trains:
1. Train No. 15269 Sabarmati JanSadharan Express scheduled on Dec 14, 21, 28 and Jan 4 and 11 is cancelled.
2. Train No. 15270 Muzaffarpur JanSadharan Express, scheduled on Dec 16, 23, 30 and Jan 6 and 13, 2024 is cancelled.
3. Train Number 15046 Gorakhpur Express scheduled on Dec 17, 24 and 31 and Jan 7 and 14 is cancelled.
4. Train No. 15045 Okha Express scheduled on Dec 14, 21, and 28 and Jan 4 and 11 2024 is cancelled.
5. Train No. 19615 Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express on Dec 11, 18, 25 and Jan 1 and 8 will not be operated.
6. Train No. 22922 Bandra Terminus Antyodaya Express on Dec 12 is cancelled. The situation will remain the same on Dec 19, 26 and Jan 9 and 16.
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Diverted Trains:
1. Train No. 19037 Barauni Avadh Express – diverted via Sagauli, Raxaul, Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur on December 12, 2023
2. Train No. 19038 Avadh Express – diverted via Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Raxaul and Sagauli
3. Train No. 15067, Bandra Terminus Weekly Express – diverted via Gorakhpur, Ayodhya Cantt, Sultanpur, Prayagraj, Kanpur on December 13, 20, 27 and January, 3 and 10 2024.
Renovation Work On Barabanki Station
With ₹33.42 crore, Barabanki Junction, one of Northern Railway’s oldest railway stops, will be redeveloped. The plan calls for the NR to create a circulating area in order to facilitate passenger traffic flow. In addition, new buildings will be erected at both the main and secondary entries for the convenience of the travellers.
The station will have a portico and a contemporary facade constructed to improve its aesthetics. This plan also calls for the construction of a roof plaza-style Fixed Offshore Platform, measuring 12 metres in width.
A number of facilities for travellers with special needs will be installed in addition to the lifts and escalators. The circular area’s roads will be made wider. The construction of signage, display boards, LED-based station boards, coach guidance display boards, train information display systems, food plazas, retail establishments, waiting areas, and executive lounges are also planned.
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If you are travelling by these trains, take note of the revised timetable.
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