Indian Railways Revises Halt Timings of Three Superfast Express Trains from November 15
Ajmer–Sealdah and Two Lalgarh–Prayagraj Superfast Express Trains to Have Revised Schedules at Jaipur and Other Stations
According to the railway administration, the revised timings will come into effect from November 15 and November 16, 2026, depending on the train. Passengers travelling on these routes have been advised to check the updated train schedules before commencing their journeys to avoid any inconvenience.
The changes primarily concern the Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express and two services operating between Lalgarh and Prayagraj. While the timings of several intermediate stations have been advanced by five to ten minutes, the scheduled halt at Bandikui will remain unchanged.
1. Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express (Train No. 12988)
The departure and halt timings of Train No. 12988, the Ajmer–Sealdah Superfast Express, will be revised with effect from November 16, 2026, from its originating station.
Under the revised schedule, the train will depart from Ajmer at 12:40 instead of its existing departure time of 12:50, representing an advancement of 10 minutes.
At Kishangarh, the train will arrive at 13:05 and depart at 13:07, compared with the existing schedule of 13:15 and 13:17, respectively. This also represents an advancement of 10 minutes.
Similarly, at Jaipur, the train will now arrive at 14:20 and depart at 14:25 instead of the earlier schedule of 14:30 and 14:40, respectively.
The revised timings are expected to help streamline train operations along the route.
2. Lalgarh–Prayagraj Superfast Express (Train No. 12404)
The timings of Train No. 12404, the Lalgarh–Prayagraj Superfast Express, will also undergo changes from November 15, 2026, starting from its originating station.
At Jaipur, the train will now arrive at 14:30 and depart at 14:35, instead of the existing timings of 14:35 and 14:45. Accordingly, its arrival will be advanced by five minutes and departure by 10 minutes.
At Gandhinagar Jaipur, the revised arrival and departure timings will be 14:46 and 14:49, respectively, compared with the existing schedule of 14:56 and 14:59. The train will therefore reach and leave this station 10 minutes earlier.
At KhatiPura, the train will now arrive at 15:00 and depart at 15:02, replacing the existing timings of 15:10 and 15:12.
At Dausa, the revised timings will be 15:31 for arrival and 15:33 for departure, against the earlier schedule of 15:41 and 15:43.
However, there will be no change in the timings at Bandikui. The train will continue to arrive at 16:05 and depart at 16:07.
3. Lalgarh–Prayagraj Superfast Express (Train No. 20404)
The railway administration has also announced similar timing revisions for Train No. 20404, the Lalgarh–Prayagraj Superfast Express, with effect from November 16, 2026, from its originating station.
At Jaipur, the train will now arrive at 14:30 and depart at 14:35, instead of 14:35 and 14:45, respectively.
At Gandhinagar Jaipur, its revised arrival and departure timings will be 14:46 and 14:49, compared with the existing timings of 14:56 and 14:59.
At KhatiPura, the train will arrive at 15:00 and depart at 15:02, instead of the earlier timings of 15:10 and 15:12.
At Dausa, the revised schedule will be 15:31 for arrival and 15:33 for departure, against the existing timings of 15:41 and 15:43.
The timings at Bandikui will remain unchanged, with the train scheduled to arrive at 16:05 and depart at 16:07.
Passengers Advised to Check Updated Train Timings
The railway administration has urged passengers travelling on these trains to take note of the revised schedules and plan their journeys accordingly.
Passengers are advised to check the latest train running information and updated schedules before departure through the official Indian Railways website, the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or the railway helpline.
The revisions are being implemented for operational reasons and will apply from the respective effective dates mentioned for each train.
