Hamirpur: Due to ongoing track doubling work on the Banda–Kanpur railway section, several trains have been cancelled till December 11, while many others will operate with significant delays. Passengers traveling towards Kanpur, Manikpur, and other destinations have been advised to check the updated schedule before planning their journey.
According to the Railway Department, major trains including Durg–Kanpur, Kanpur Central–Manikpur, and services towards Lokmanya Tilak Terminus will be affected during this period. Several trains will also run under regulation, with extended halts at multiple stations.
Train Cancellations and Delays
Railway officials confirmed that critical non-interlocking work is underway between Khurd–Dingwahi–Banda stations as part of the track doubling project in the Vijayanta Laxmibai Jhansi–Manikpur section. Owing to this, a number of passenger and express trains have been suspended for seven days.
The affected region includes key stations such as Bharua Sumerpur, Ragaul, Ichouli, Yamuna South Bank Patyora, and Hamirpur Road Baripal, from where thousands of passengers commute daily to Kanpur and nearby districts.
Official Statement
NCR CPRO Shashikant Tripathi informed that:
- 14109 Chitrakoot–Kanpur Central and
- 14110 Kanpur Central–Chitrakoot
will remain cancelled from December 5 to December 11.
Similarly,
- 64601 Manikpur–Kanpur Central and
- 64602 Kanpur Central–Manikpur
have been cancelled for the same duration.
Additionally, the 18203 Durg–Kanpur Central will run 30 minutes late between Ohan and Atarra on December 1 and December 10, and 60 minutes late on December 8.
Other Affected Services
- 04115 Subedarganj–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus will be delayed by 60 minutes between Bhimsen and Khairar on December 11.
- 64602 Kanpur Central–Manikpur will run 30 minutes late between Bhimsen and Banda on December 2, 3, and 4.
- Over half a dozen trains will be regulated and run with additional halts across various stations.
Passenger Advisory
Railway authorities have urged passengers to verify the updated train schedule before commencing their journey to avoid inconvenience. The temporary cancellations and delays are necessary to ensure smooth completion of the track doubling work, which will enhance rail capacity and reduce congestion in the long run.