31 trains rescheduled, several cancelled and diverted due to Bridge Work at Jalandhar
Ferozepur, January 13, 2026: As many as 31 trains have been rescheduled or regulated, with delays ranging from 30 minutes to over three hours on different dates. Major trains affected include Amritsar–Bandra Terminus, Amritsar–Katihar, Howrah–Amritsar, Amritsar–Delhi, and Amritsar–Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
The announcement of major changes in train operations on the Amritsar–Jalandhar section is due to traffic and OHE (Overhead Equipment) block for the replacement of existing girders with new PSC slabs at Bridge No. 28 in the Jalandhar City yard. The disruption will affect train services on different dates between January 27 and January 31, 2026.
As many as 31 trains have been rescheduled or regulated, with delays ranging from 30 minutes to over three hours on different dates. Major trains affected include Amritsar–Bandra Terminus, Amritsar–Katihar, Howrah–Amritsar, Amritsar–Delhi, and Amritsar–Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
Railway authorities have advised passengers to check train status before commencing their journey and have sought public cooperation during the essential infrastructure upgrade work.
Train cancellations: A total of six trains have been cancelled on selected dates. These include Amritsar–Delhi (Train No. 14680) and Delhi–Amritsar (Train No. 14679) on January 29 and 31; Amritsar–Haridwar (12054) and Haridwar–Amritsar (12053) on January 31; and passenger services between Jalandhar City and Firozpur Cantt (Train Nos. 74931 and 74940) on January 31.
Diversions are: Three long-distance trains will operate on diverted routes on specified dates. Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi (18309), Pathankot–Delhi (22430), and Hoshiarpur–Agra Cantt (11906) will skip several stations, including Jalandhar City, Beas, Amritsar, Batala, Dhariwal, Gurdaspur, and Dinanagar, during the diversion.
Short Termination is - Five trains will be short-terminated, including Bhagat Ki Kothi–Jammu Tawi (14803), which will terminate at Firozpur Cantt on January 28 and 30. Some passenger and MEMU services between Firozpur Cantt and Jalandhar City will terminate at Khojewala or Phagwara on January 31.
Short Originations are - Four trains will originate from intermediate stations instead of their usual starting points. Jammu Tawi–Bhagat Ki Kothi (14804) will originate from Firozpur Cantt on January 29 and 31, while select passenger services will start from Khojewala or Phagwara.
Rescheduling and Regulation are - As many as 31 trains have been rescheduled or regulated, with delays ranging from 30 minutes to over three hours on different dates. Major trains affected include Amritsar–Bandra Terminus, Amritsar–Katihar, Howrah–Amritsar, Amritsar–Delhi, and Amritsar–Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.