Mirzapur–Jhingura Rail Traffic Restored After Soil Subsidence During Third Line Construction; Trains Resume Normal Routes

Rail traffic on the Mirzapur–Jhingura section of the Indian Railways network has been restored following repair and safety clearance work undertaken after an incident of soil subsidence during the construction of a third railway line. Railway authorities worked through the night to restore the affected track section and resume normal train operations, bringing relief to passengers travelling through this important railway corridor.

According to the latest update issued by the railway administration, a trial locomotive successfully passed through the affected section at 3:36 AM on November 11, 2026. Following the successful trial run and necessary safety-related procedures, the first passenger train, Train No. 15232 Gondia–Barauni Express, passed through the section at 4:15 AM.

Railway authorities have confirmed that train operations on the Mirzapur–Jhingura section are now functioning normally. With the restoration of the affected railway line, trains that had earlier been diverted due to the incident will resume their scheduled routes, subject to individual operational instructions.

The incident had prompted precautionary restrictions on train movements, particularly on the Down line, to ensure passenger safety while technical teams carried out restoration work.

Soil Subsidence Reported During Third Railway Line Construction

The incident occurred at approximately 6:20 PM on November 10, when soil subsidence was reported during construction activities associated with the third railway line and track substructure work between Mirzapur and Jhingura.

Immediately after receiving information about the incident, the railway administration initiated precautionary measures to ensure safe train operations.

As a safety measure, train movement on the Down line was suspended while the affected section was secured and technical assessments and corrective work were undertaken. However, train operations on the Up line continued.

Technical teams from the concerned railway departments were deployed at the site to assess the situation, monitor track conditions and undertake necessary restoration measures.

The railway administration also maintained continuous coordination between divisional officials, control rooms and station authorities to regulate train movements and minimise inconvenience to passengers.

The incident affected train operations on the route, resulting in several trains being diverted through alternative routes, while some trains experienced changes in scheduled stoppages and one service was cancelled.

Trial Locomotive Run Successfully Completed at 3:36 AM

Following restoration work, railway authorities conducted a trial locomotive movement through the affected section at 3:36 AM on November 11.

The successful passage of the trial locomotive was followed by the movement of the first passenger train through the section.

The first passenger service to pass through the restored section was the 15232 Gondia–Barauni Express.

With the successful movement of the trial locomotive and subsequent passenger train, the railway administration confirmed the restoration of normal operations on the affected section.

Diverted Trains to Resume Their Scheduled Routes

Following the restoration of normal rail traffic, the railway administration has announced that three trains, which had earlier been diverted due to the disruption, will now operate through their scheduled routes.

The details are as follows:

The restoration of the Mirzapur–Jhingura section is expected to facilitate the movement of trains through their regular corridors, reducing the need for diversions through alternative routes.

Passengers travelling on these services should take note of the latest operational instructions issued by the railway administration.

Train No. 13309 Cancelled Due to Rake Unavailability

While normal operations have resumed on the affected railway section, the railway administration has also announced the cancellation of one train.

Train No. 13309, scheduled to commence its journey on November 11, 2026, will remain cancelled due to rake unavailability.

The cancellation is attributed to the non-availability of the required train rake and is separate from the restoration of the affected railway section.

Passengers planning to travel on this service have been advised to check the latest train status and make alternative travel arrangements accordingly.

Several Trains Diverted During the Disruption

Before the restoration of normal operations, the railway administration had issued multiple operational advisories covering train diversions, changes in stoppages and cancellations.

The diversions were introduced as precautionary measures following the soil subsidence incident on the Mirzapur–Jhingura section.

The railway administration had announced diversions through several alternative corridors, including Prayagraj Rambagh–Banaras, Prayagraj–Prayag–Phaphamau–Janghai–Varanasi and Kanpur Central–Lucknow–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction.

1. Trains diverted through Prayagraj Rambagh–Banaras

Several trains were diverted through Prayagraj Junction, Prayagraj Rambagh, Banaras and onward towards Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction.

The affected services included:

• 12274

• 12398

• 12368

• 12947

• 26505

• 12167

• 22971

• 22858

• 04062

• 04064

2. Trains diverted through Prayagraj–Phaphamau–Janghai–Varanasi

Another group of trains was diverted through the alternative corridor connecting Prayagraj Junction, Prayag, Phaphamau, Janghai, Varanasi Junction and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction.

These included:

3. Trains diverted through Kanpur–Lucknow–DDU

A separate group of 13 trains was authorised to operate through the Kanpur Central–Lucknow–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction route.

4. Additional train diversions and cancellations

Other operational changes announced during the disruption included:

• Train No. 12424

• Train No. 22824

• Train No. 12314

• Train No. 12302

• Train No. 12310

These five trains were diverted through Prayagraj Junction–Prayagraj Rambagh–Banaras–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction on November 10.

Train No. 15076 was also diverted through Prayag Junction–Prayagraj Rambagh–Phaphamau–Janghai–Varanasi Junction–Chunar.

Additionally, Train No. 03640 (Shakur Basti–Dhanbad Express) and Train No. 03294 (Anand Vihar Terminal–Patna Junction Express) were diverted through alternative routes, with certain scheduled stoppages cancelled.

Train No. 63238 (Subedarganj–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction) was also cancelled during the disruption. The train was reported to be stationed at Prayagraj Chheoki.

Railway Administration Monitoring Operations

During the disruption, the railway administration continuously monitored the situation through divisional control rooms and the concerned operational departments.

Station authorities were instructed to disseminate information regarding diverted trains, cancelled stoppages and other operational changes through public announcement systems, information boards, enquiry counters and electronic communication channels.

The railway administration reiterated that passenger safety remained its highest priority and that all necessary precautions were being taken before resuming train operations through the affected section.

With the restoration of the Mirzapur–Jhingura section early on November 11, the immediate disruption to rail traffic has been resolved. The successful trial locomotive movement followed by the passage of the Gondia–Barauni Express marked the resumption of passenger train operations on the affected stretch.

Passengers have been advised to check the latest train running status, scheduled routes and cancellation information before commencing their journeys, particularly those travelling on services that were affected by the disruption.