Relief for Pilgrims: Bareilly–Bhuj Express Gets Temporary Halt at Lodipur Bishanpur, Train Timings Revised
Ananya soch: To manage the surge in passenger traffic during the Chaitra Amavasya Fair 2026, the railway administration has introduced a temporary halt for the Bareilly–Bhuj Express at Lodipur Bishanpur station. The special arrangement aims to provide convenience to pilgrims and travelers visiting the fair.
According to North Western Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudarshan, the temporary halt will help ease passenger movement during the festival rush.
Temporary Halt Schedule
Both Bareilly–Bhuj Express and Bhuj–Bareilly Express will stop for 2 minutes at Lodipur Bishanpur station on March 17 and 18.
| Train | Date | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bareilly–Bhuj Express | 17 March | 08:22 AM | 08:24 AM |
| Bhuj–Bareilly Express | 17 March | 05:45 PM | 05:47 PM |
| Bareilly–Bhuj Express | 18 March | 08:22 AM | 08:24 AM |
| Bhuj–Bareilly Express | 18 March | 05:45 PM | 05:47 PM |
Railway officials stated that the halt is a temporary arrangement to facilitate pilgrims and ensure smooth travel during the fair.
Partial Change in Train Timings
Meanwhile, Western Railway has also announced partial changes in operational timings for two trains to improve punctuality. The revised schedule will come into effect from March 25 until further orders.
| Train | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi–Sabarmati Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express | Palanpur | 05:50 AM | 05:52 AM |
| New Delhi–Sabarmati Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express | Mehsana | 06:38 AM | 06:40 AM |
| Bhagat Ki Kothi–Chennai Superfast Express | Bhildi | 10:55 AM | 11:00 AM |
Railway authorities believe these adjustments will streamline train operations and enhance punctuality across the route.