Diverted Train News: Are you planning to travel to or through Gorakhpur, Gonda, and Sitapur Junctions? Indian Railways has announced changes to a train route due to ongoing infrastructure work in the region.

The Gonda Junction – Barabanki Junction section is undergoing non-interlocking (NI) work to facilitate the commissioning of a third railway line between Colonelganj, Sarju, Jarwal Road, and Ghaghraghat stations, aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing congestion.

“Due to non-interlocking work on the Gonda Junction to Barabanki Junction section for commissioning of the third line, train number 05579/05580 will be diverted,” according to railway officials.

As a result of this construction, the train operating between Anand Vihar Terminal and Saharsa Junction will be diverted to run via Darbhanga Junction, Chhapra, Varanasi, Lucknow Junction, and Roza Junction, officials said.

Here are the train details and journey commencement dates:

• Train No.: 05579 / 05580
• Route: Anand Vihar Terminal – Saharsa Junction – Anand Vihar Terminal
• Journey Commencement Dates (JCO):
• Train 05579: July 2, 2025
• Train 05580: July 4, 2025

Diverted route stations

The train will now operate via the following stations:

• Darbhanga Junction
• Sitamarhi
• Muzaffarpur Junction
• Chhapra
• Aunrihar Junction
• Varanasi
• Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction
• Lucknow Junction
• Roza Junction