Indian Railways: Timings and Routes of Several Trains from Delhi to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Changed

New Delhi, October 27, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Northern Railway has revised the timings and routes of several trains operating between Delhi and destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The changes affect premium and express services, including the Tejas Rajdhani Express, Sampoorna Kranti Express, Humsafar Express, Vaishali Express, Prayagraj Express and Vikramshila Express, along with passenger and MEMU trains.

The revised schedules will come into effect on different dates from October 28, 2026. Passengers travelling during the Diwali and Chhath Puja period are advised to check the updated timings before leaving for their stations.

Rajdhani, Sampoorna Kranti and Other Express Train Timings from October 28

The following trains will operate according to revised schedules from October 28, 2026:

• 12309 Rajendra Nagar Terminal–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express: Arrival at New Delhi has been revised from 7:40 AM to 7:55 AM.
• 12393 Rajendra Nagar Terminal–New Delhi Sampoorna Kranti Express: Arrival at New Delhi has been changed from 7:55 AM to 8:05 AM.
• 12229 Lucknow–New Delhi Lucknow Mail: Arrival and departure at Ghaziabad have been revised from 5:53–5:55 AM to 6:01–6:03 AM. Arrival at New Delhi will change from 6:55 AM to 7 AM.
• 22437 Prayagraj Junction–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express: Arrival at Anand Vihar Terminal has been revised from 6:10 AM to 6:25 AM.
• 15565 Lalitgram–New Delhi Vaishali Express: Arrival and departure at Ghaziabad will change from 5:43–5:45 AM to 5:58–6 AM. Arrival at New Delhi will change from 6:30 AM to 6:45 AM.
• 12281 Bhubaneswar–New Delhi Duronto Express: Arrival at New Delhi has been revised from 6:40 AM to 6:55 AM.
• 12427 Rewa–Anand Vihar Terminal Rewa Express: Arrival and departure at Ghaziabad will change from 6:03–6:05 AM to 6:18–6:20 AM. Arrival at Anand Vihar Terminal will change from 6:40 AM to 6:55 AM.
• 12417 Prayagraj Junction–New Delhi Prayagraj Express: Arrival and departure at Ghaziabad will change from 6:13–6:15 AM to 6:28–6:30 AM. Arrival at New Delhi will change from 7 AM to 7:15 AM.
• 12225 Azamgarh–Delhi Junction Kaifiyat Express: Arrival and departure at Ghaziabad will change from 6:23–6:25 AM to 6:38–6:40 AM. Arrival at Delhi Junction will change from 7:05 AM to 7:25 AM.

The Kaifiyat Express will also undergo a number change from January 1, 2027. Train 12225 from Azamgarh will become train 14025, while train 12226 from Delhi Junction will become train 14026.

Vikramshila and Gorakhdham Express Timings Revised

The schedule of the 12367 Bhagalpur Junction–Anand Vihar Terminal Vikramshila Express has been revised. Its arrival at Anand Vihar Terminal will change from 7:20 AM to 7:35 AM.

For the 12556 Bathinda Junction–Gorakhpur Gorakhdham Express, arrival and departure at Kanpur Central will change from 2:55–3:05 AM to 3–3:10 AM.

Farrakka Express Schedule Changes

The 15734 Bathinda Junction–Kamalabari Ghat Farrakka Express will have revised timings at several stations:

• Delhi Junction: Arrival and departure will change from 9:25–9:40 PM to 9:30–9:45 PM.
• Ghaziabad: Arrival and departure will change from 10:25–10:27 PM to 10:27–10:29 PM.
• Khurja Junction: Arrival and departure will change from 11:10–11:12 PM to 11:23–11:25 PM.

There will be no change to the schedule between Bathinda and Delhi Junction, according to the supplied information.

Magadh Express Timings at Prayagraj Revised

For the 20802 New Delhi–Islampur Magadh Express, departure from New Delhi will remain unchanged at 9:05 PM.

At Prayagraj Junction, arrival and departure will change from 6:20–6:25 AM to 6:15–6:20 AM. The schedule between Aligarh and Kanpur Central, and between Vindhyachal and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, will remain unchanged.

Humsafar Express Schedule Revised from October 29

The 22438 Anand Vihar Terminal–Prayagraj Junction Humsafar Superfast Express will operate with revised timings from October 29, 2026.

• Anand Vihar Terminal: Departure will change from 10:35 PM to 11:15 PM.
• Kanpur Central: Arrival and departure will change from 3:25–3:30 AM to 4:10–4:15 AM.
• Prayagraj Junction: Arrival will change from 6:20 AM to 7:55 AM.

Prayagraj Express and Unchahar Express Changes

For the 12418 New Delhi–Prayagraj Junction Prayagraj Express, the revised timings are as follows:

• New Delhi: Departure will change from 10:10 PM to 10:15 PM.
• Ghaziabad: Arrival and departure will change from 10:42–10:44 PM to 10:50–10:52 PM.
• Aligarh Junction: Arrival and departure will change from 11:55–11:57 PM to 12:02–12:04 AM.
• Kanpur Central: Arrival and departure will change from 3:50–3:55 AM to 3:55–4 AM.
• Fatehpur: Arrival and departure will change from 4:50–4:52 AM to 5–5:02 AM.

The 14218 Chandigarh–Prayagraj Sangam Unchahar Express will continue to depart Chandigarh at 4:45 PM. The timings at Delhi Junction, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Hathras Junction, Tundla Junction, Firozabad, Kanpur Central, Unnao, Bighapur and Takia will be partially revised.

At Delhi Junction, arrival will change from 9:05 PM to 9:15 PM, while departure will change from 9:20 PM to 9:30 PM. There will be no change to the schedule beyond Takia station.

Poorva Express Services to Start or End at Shakur Basti

Four Poorva Express services will undergo changes involving Shakur Basti station.

• 12381 Howrah–New Delhi Poorva Express: From October 28, the train will extend to Shakur Basti. Its New Delhi arrival will change from 6:05 AM to 6:20 AM, with departure at 6:45 AM and arrival at Shakur Basti at 7:20 AM.
• 12382 New Delhi–Howrah Poorva Express: From October 30, the service will start from Shakur Basti at 4:35 PM. It will reach New Delhi at 5:15 PM and depart at 5:40 PM.
• 12303 Howrah–New Delhi Poorva Express: From October 30, the train will extend to Shakur Basti. Its New Delhi arrival will change from 6:05 AM to 6:20 AM, with departure at 6:45 AM and arrival at Shakur Basti at 7:20 AM.
• 12304 New Delhi–Howrah Poorva Express: From October 29, the train will start from Shakur Basti at 4:35 PM, reach New Delhi at 5:15 PM and depart at 5:40 PM.

Passengers using these services should check their boarding and arrival stations carefully.

MEMU and Passenger Train Timings Changed

Northern Railway has also revised the schedules of passenger and local trains from October 28, 2026.

Train 54085, Delhi Junction–Satroad Passenger: Departure from Delhi Junction will change from 7:10 AM to 6:35 AM. Timings at Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Patel Nagar, Delhi Cantonment, Palam, Gurgaon, Patli, Pataudi Road, Rewari and other stations will also be partially revised. Arrival at Rewari will be at 9:25 AM, with departure at 10:20 AM.

Train 64437, Ghaziabad–Delhi Junction EMU: Departure from Ghaziabad will change from 6:10 AM to 5:45 AM. Timings at Sahibabad, Anand Vihar Halt, Tilak Bridge, New Delhi and Delhi Junction will also change. Arrival at Delhi Junction will be at 7:35 AM.

Train 54058, Shamli–Delhi Junction Passenger: Arrival at Delhi Junction will change from 7:40 AM to 7:45 AM.

Passengers Advised to Check Revised Railway Schedules

The changes affect arrival and departure times at multiple stations, and some services will start or terminate at different locations. Passengers travelling between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar should verify the latest schedule for their specific train before beginning their journey, particularly during the busy Diwali and Chhath Puja travel period.

FAQ Section

1. When will the revised train timings come into effect?

Several changes will take effect from October 28, 2026. Other revisions are scheduled for October 29 and October 30, depending on the train.

2. Which Rajdhani train will have a revised arrival time at New Delhi?

Train 12309 Tejas Rajdhani Express from Rajendra Nagar Terminal will arrive at New Delhi at 7:55 AM instead of 7:40 AM.

3. Has the Sampoorna Kranti Express schedule changed?

Yes. Train 12393 will arrive at New Delhi at 8:05 AM instead of 7:55 AM.

4. What are the revised timings of the Vaishali Express at Ghaziabad?

Train 15565 will arrive at Ghaziabad at 5:58 AM and depart at 6 AM, instead of the earlier 5:43–5:45 AM schedule.

5. Will the Kaifiyat Express train number change?

Yes. From January 1, 2027, train 12225 from Azamgarh will become 14025, while train 12226 from Delhi Junction will become 14026.

6. What changes have been made to the Humsafar Express?

Train 22438 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Prayagraj Junction will depart at 11:15 PM from October 29. It will reach Kanpur Central at 4:10 AM and Prayagraj Junction at 7:55 AM.

7. Which passenger and EMU trains have revised timings?

Train 54085 Delhi Junction–Satroad Passenger, train 64437 Ghaziabad–Delhi Junction EMU and train 54058 Shamli–Delhi Junction Passenger are among the services with revised timings.

8. What should passengers do before travelling?

Passengers should check the latest timetable for their train, including departure, arrival and intermediate station timings, and confirm whether their train will start or terminate at a revised station.