Several Trains to Be Short Terminated or Short Originated
Passengers traveling through Surat Railway Station and the Udhna section are likely to face inconvenience between May 13 and May 15, 2026, as Indian Railways has announced a major mega block on the Udhna–Jalgaon railway line.
According to railway officials, the block has been scheduled due to important non-interlocking and infrastructure upgrade work on the route. As a result, several trains will remain partially cancelled, short terminated, delayed, rescheduled, or regulated during the three-day period.
Railway authorities have advised passengers to check train schedules before starting their journey to avoid inconvenience.
Intercity, MEMU, and Special Trains Among Most Affected
A large number of passenger and MEMU trains operating around Surat, Udhna, Navsari, Bilimora, and Nandurbar will be affected during the mega block period.
Major Short-Terminated Trains
The following trains will be short terminated on May 13, 2026:
- Train No. 12935 Bandra Terminus–Surat Intercity Express will terminate at Navsari instead of Udhna/Surat section.
- Train No. 09055 Bandra Terminus–Udhna Special will terminate at Bilimora.
- Train No. 69141 Virar–Surat MEMU will terminate at Udhna.
- Train No. 69178 Nandurbar–Udhna MEMU will terminate at Gangadhara.
- Train No. 19046 Thave–Surat Tapti Ganga Express will terminate at Chalthan.
- Train No. 01907 Agra Cantt–Udhna Special will terminate at Surat Station.
Short-Originating Trains
Similarly, several trains will begin operations from alternate stations:
- Train No. 12936 Surat–Bandra Terminus Intercity Express will start from Navsari.
- Train No. 09056 Udhna–Bandra Terminus Special will start from Bilimora.
- Train No. 01908 Udhna–Agra Cantt Special will start from Surat.
- Train No. 19007 Surat–Bhusaval Express will originate from Chalthan.
- Train No. 19105 Udhna–Bhusaval Express will also originate from Chalthan.
- Train No. 19102 Surat–Virar MEMU will originate from Sachin Station.
Railway officials stated that passengers should verify boarding stations carefully before traveling.
Multiple Trains Rescheduled Due to Mega Block
Long-Distance Trains to Operate With Delay
Apart from cancellations and short terminations, several trains have also been rescheduled.
Important Rescheduled Trains
- Mumbai Central–Kathgodam Special delayed by 1 hour
- Bandra Terminus–Bhiwani Special delayed by 1 hour
- Nandurbar–Borivali Express delayed by 1 hour
- Hazrat Nizamuddin–Mumbai Central Express delayed by 2 hours
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Bandra Terminus Express delayed by 2 hours
- Ekta Nagar–Chennai Express delayed by 2 hours
Passengers traveling on long-distance routes have been advised to reach stations only after confirming revised timings.
Many Trains to Run Late During Block Period
Non-Interlocking Work to Cause Delays
Railway authorities confirmed that many trains will operate late because of authority working and ongoing technical maintenance.
Important Delayed Trains
The following trains are expected to run 30 to 45 minutes late:
- Chennai–Ahmedabad Navjeevan Superfast Express
- Kakinada Town–Hisar Express
- Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Express
- Amritsar–Bandra Terminus Express
- Bikaner–Yeshwantpur Junction Express
- Surat–Amravati Express
- Udhna–Palanpur Train
- Chapra–Surat Train
Some trains may face delays of over an hour depending on operational conditions.
Train Regulation to Affect Major Express Routes
Several Premium Trains to Face Controlled Delays
Indian Railways has also announced regulation timings for multiple trains.
Major Regulated Trains Include
- Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Express
- Dadar–Porbandar Express
- Bandra Terminus–Amritsar Paschim Express
- Bandra Terminus–Haridwar Express
- Bandra Terminus–Jodhpur Suryanagari Express
Some trains may be regulated for up to three hours depending on traffic and operational requirements.
Why the Mega Block Is Being Conducted
Railway Infrastructure Upgrade Work Underway
Officials stated that the mega block has been planned for:
- Non-interlocking work
- Track modernization
- Signal system upgrades
- Passenger safety improvements
- Better train movement management
Railways believe the temporary inconvenience will help improve future operational efficiency and safety on the Udhna–Jalgaon route.
Passengers Advised to Check Latest Updates
Railways Issues Public Advisory
Indian Railways has appealed to passengers to carefully verify their train schedules before leaving for stations. Travelers can check the latest operational updates through the official railway enquiry portal and station announcements.
Passengers Should Verify
- Boarding station
- Revised departure time
- Platform changes
- Partial cancellations
- Alternate train routes
Authorities also requested passengers to reach stations early to avoid confusion during the mega block period.
Surat and Udhna Stations Likely to Witness Heavy Passenger Rush
Crowd Management Measures Expected
Due to the large number of affected trains, heavy passenger rush is expected at Surat, Udhna, Navsari, Bilimora, and Chalthan stations. Railway staff and security personnel are expected to be deployed in larger numbers for crowd management and passenger assistance.
Final Thought
The mega block on the Udhna–Jalgaon railway section between May 13 and 15, 2026, is expected to significantly impact train services around Surat and nearby regions. Several trains will remain delayed, partially cancelled, rescheduled, or short terminated during this period. Passengers are strongly advised to check official railway updates before planning their journeys to avoid inconvenience.
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