Train timings to change from January 1, 2026; West Central Railway revises schedules

Digital Desk

West Central Railway (WCR) has announced revisions in the arrival and departure timings of several trains operating within and through its zone. The updated timetable will come into effect from January 1, 2026, with changes ranging from 10 minutes to nearly an hour for select services.

Railway officials said the revisions are part of routine timetable rationalisation aimed at improving operational efficiency and punctuality. Passengers have been advised to check the revised schedules before planning their journeys to avoid inconvenience. Updated timings will be available at railway stations, inquiry counters and on the official WCR website.

Revised departure timings

The Jabalpur–Nainpur Passenger (51705) will now depart Jabalpur at 9.55 am instead of 10.15 am, while the Jabalpur–Singrauli Intercity Express (11651) will leave at 3.45 pm, 40 minutes earlier than before. The Rewa–Jabalpur Intercity Express (22190) will depart Rewa at 5.45 am instead of 6 am.

Other changes include the Chandafort–Jabalpur Superfast Express (22173), now departing Chandafort at 3.10 pm, and the Rewa–RKMP Rewanchal Express (12186), rescheduled to leave Rewa at 7.50 pm. Several trains from Bhopal, Rani Kamalapati and Kota stations have also been retimed, including express, superfast and MEMU services.

Revised arrival timings

Arrival schedules have also been adjusted at key stations such as Jabalpur, Rewa, Bhopal, Itarsi, Katni, Satna, Bina and Kota. The Rewa–Jabalpur Intercity Express will now reach Jabalpur at 10 am, while the Chandafort–Jabalpur Superfast Express will arrive at 11.50 pm. Significant changes have been made to MEMU and passenger services, particularly on the Satna–Manikpur, Kota–Bina and Nagda–Kota sections.

Railway authorities reiterated that passengers should verify train timings in advance, as the revised schedule will be strictly implemented from the start of the new year.