{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Technical Block at Chandigarh Station: Rajasthan Trains to Ajmer and Udaipur Short-Terminated at Ambala in September and October",
  "summary": "North Western Railway has short-terminated major train services connecting Ajmer and Udaipur City to Chandigarh at Ambala station due to ongoing infrastructure work at Chandigarh railway station.",
  "content": "Major train services operating between Rajasthan and Chandigarh will experience partial cancellations during September and October 2026 due to essential technical and infrastructure development work undertaken by Northern Railway at Chandigarh railway station. To facilitate the execution of this technical block, North Western Railway (NWR) has decided to short-terminate and short-originate key express trains running from Ajmer and Udaipur City at Ambala station instead of Chandigarh. Railway authorities have announced the modified operational schedule and advised passengers to plan their journeys accordingly.\n\nAffected Dates for Ajmer-Chandigarh Express (12983/12984)\nAccording to North Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudharsan, Train Number 12983 Ajmer-Chandigarh Express will terminate its journey at Ambala station instead of continuing to Chandigarh on specified dates in September and October 2026. The affected departure dates from Ajmer in September are 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29. In October 2026, the short-termination at Ambala will apply to trips departing Ajmer on October 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, and 13.\n\nIn the return direction, Train Number 12984 Chandigarh-Ajmer Express will originate from Ambala station instead of Chandigarh. Passengers departing for Ajmer will board the train from Ambala on September 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, and 30, 2026. During October 2026, the altered origin from Ambala will be in effect on October 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, and 14. On all these scheduled dates, train operations between Ambala and Chandigarh stand partially cancelled in both directions.\n\nSchedule Adjustments for Udaipur City-Chandigarh Express (20989/20990)\nRail passengers traveling from the lake city of Udaipur to Chandigarh will also see their journey end at Ambala station on select dates. Train Number 20989 Udaipur City-Chandigarh Express will run only up to Ambala after departing Udaipur on September 23, 26, and 30, 2026. In October 2026, this short-termination at Ambala will take place for services departing Udaipur on October 3, 7, 10, and 14.\n\nFor the return leg, Train Number 20990 Chandigarh-Udaipur City Express will commence its journey from Ambala station instead of Chandigarh on September 24 and 27, 2026. In October 2026, the train will originate from Ambala on October 1, 4, 8, 11, and 15. The service segment between Chandigarh and Ambala will remain suspended on these specified dates.\n\nPassenger Advisory and Status Verification\nRailway officials assured that full service along the complete route will be restored promptly once the technical and infrastructure work at Chandigarh station is concluded.\n\nNorth Western Railway has urged passengers traveling on these routes during September and October to verify live train status before departing for stations. Passengers can check real-time updates through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app or by contacting the helpline number 139 to ensure a hassle-free travel experience.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis operational change directly impacts passengers commuting between Rajasthan and the Chandigarh region during September and October 2026.\n\n• Across India: Passengers heading to Chandigarh on these specific dates will need to arrange road transport or local buses from Ambala, leading to additional travel time and expenses.\n• In Rajasthan (Ajmer & Udaipur): Travelers departing from Ajmer and Udaipur City will have their journeys short-terminated at Ambala and must board return trains from Ambala station as well.\n• In Ambala: Ambala Railway Station will witness increased passenger transit as travelers switch to alternative transit to reach Chandigarh.\n• Travel Precaution: Passengers should verify live running status via helpline 139 or the NTES app before reaching the station to avoid inconvenience.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Where will the trains from Ajmer and Udaipur to Chandigarh terminate?\nThe affected train services will terminate at Ambala station instead of Chandigarh on specified dates in September and October 2026.\n\n2. Are the return trains from Chandigarh to Ajmer and Udaipur completely cancelled?\nNo, they are not completely cancelled. The return services will originate from Ambala station instead of Chandigarh on the specified dates.\n\n3. Why has this route change been implemented?\nThe change is implemented due to essential technical and infrastructure development work at Chandigarh railway station by Northern Railway.\n\n4. How can passengers check real-time train status?\nPassengers can verify live status using the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app or by dialing railway helpline number 139.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/chandigarh-relave-steshana-para-takaniki-karya-sitnbara-aura-aktubara-men-rajasthan-se-chalane-vali-kai-trenen-ambala-taka-hi-simi-26798",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-03",
  "tags": [
    "Indian Railways",
    "Ajmer Trains",
    "Udaipur City Express",
    "Chandigarh Railway Station",
    "Ambala Station",
    "Train Schedule Update"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}