Indian Railways has announced the diversion of 383 train routes, even as special trains are being introduced for Chhath and Diwali festivals. Several trains, including Delhi-Kamakhya and Amritsar-Howrah, will operate on altered routes starting Saturday. Rail passengers are advised to check their train status before commencing their journey.

The primary reason for these diversions is the ongoing pre-Non-Interlocking (NI) and NI work on the Rajendra Pul, Hathidah Junction Upper, Taal, and Rampur Dumra sections of the Danapur division, and the Dinkar Gram Simaria rail section of the Sonepur division. Passenger safety has been prioritized in making this decision.

According to the railway's directive, stoppages for many trains have also been changed. Trains will no longer halt at several stations including Barh, Mokama, Patna, Barauni, Ara, and Kiul. Passengers planning to board trains from these stations should be particularly vigilant and obtain complete information about their respective trains beforehand.

The Patna and Mokama routes are expected to be the most affected by this railway decision. Passengers traveling between September 19 and October 4 must verify their train's route, timing, and stoppages prior to their journey.

Key trains with changed routes and stoppages include

* **Delhi-Kamakhya Express:** Will run via Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya-Gaya-Kiul route, with no stops at Dildarnagar, Ara, Buxar, Patna, Patna Sahib, and Mokama.

* **Gandhidham-Kamakhya Express:** Will run via Danapur-Patliputra-Hajipur-Shahpur Patori-Barauni, with no stop at Patna Junction.

* **Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express:** Will run via Kiul-Sheikhpura-Biharsharif-Bakhtiyarpur route, with no stops at Barh and Mokama.

* **Amritsar-Howrah Express:** Will not stop at Mokama, running via Bakhtiyarpur-Biharsharif-Sheikhpura-Kiul.

* **Jaynagar-Anand Vihar Garib Rath:** Will not stop at Mokama, Patna Junction, Bakhtiyarpur, and Barauni, running via Samastipur-Muzaffarpur-Patliputra-Danapur.