Northern Railway has diverted six trains via Jammu division from Sept 21 to 27 due to loop line construction at Manawala station.
Published: September 21, 2026, 10:35 PM IST
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Attention rail commuters! Traveling via Jammu or Firozpur? Six key trains will be diverted between September 21 and 27, 2026, due to essential infrastructure upgrades at Manawala station in PunjabNorthern Railway has enforced pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking blocks on the Jalandhar Cantt-Amritsar section to construct longer loop linesPopular services, including the Pathankot-Delhi Express, will run along alternate routes via Mukerian and LudhianaPassengers should recheck their travel itineraries before heading to stations.
Key Disruption & Diversion Profile
| Parameter | Operational Details |
| Affected Route/Division | Jammu Division / Firozpur Division (Northern Railway) |
| Disruption Period | September 21 to September 27, 2026 |
| Primary Work Scope | Pre-non-interlocking & non-interlocking blocks for longer loops at Manawala station |
| Section Affected | Jalandhar Cantt–Amritsar section |
| Sample Diversion Route | Pathankot-Delhi Express via Pathankot–Mukerian–Jalandhar Cantt–Ludhiana |
Key Operational Highlights
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Scheduled Traffic Blocks: Non-interlocking work at Manawala station has necessitated route diversions for passenger and express trains operating through the Jammu region.
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Specific Diversion Details: The Pathankot-Delhi Express will run via the Pathankot–Mukerian–Jalandhar Cantt–Ludhiana route between September 21 and 27, except on September 25.
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Passenger Advisory: Passengers travelling on the Jalandhar Cantt–Amritsar–Jammu corridor are advised to verify real-time train status via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or the 139 helpline.
Its counterpart, Delhi-Pathankot express, will run via Ludhiana-Jalandhar Cantt-Mukerian-Pathankot from September 21 to 27, except on September 24.
List of train affected
Bhagat Ki Kothi-Jammu Tawi Express (14803) will operate via Jalandhar Cantt-Mukerian-Pathankot from September 21 to 26, while Jammu Tawi-Bhagat Ki Kothi Express (14804) will take the Pathankot-Mukerian-Jalandhar Cantt route from September 21 to 27, they said.
Tatanagar-Jammu Tawi Express (18101) will be diverted via Jalandhar Cantt-Mukerian-Pathankot on September 23 and 25, while Sambalpur-Jammu Tawi Express (18309) will follow the same route on September 24, they said.
Passengers have been advised to check the latest train status through the Rail Madad helpline 139 or the national train enquiry system (NTES) before commencing their journey to avoid inconvenienceRailway officials urge all passengers traveling through the Jalandhar Cantt-Amritsar section to confirm their updated train status online via NTES before starting their journeys.
(With inputs from agencies)
