Indian Railways has recently announced to cancel a large number of trains. This decision has been taken due to technical reasons, Mahakumbh Mela and fog during the winter season. This may cause inconvenience to the passengers, but the Railways has taken this step to ensure the safety and timely operation of the passengers.
In this article, we will tell you which trains have been canceled, what are the reasons behind this and what steps should be taken by the passengers. Also, we will also provide you the entire train cancellation list so that you can plan your journey correctly.
Description of trains canceled by railway
Railways have completely or partially canceled several trains from 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025. In addition, routes of some trains have also been diverted. Below is a brief description of this cancellation through a table:
| Description | Acquaintance |
| Cancellation period | 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025 |
| Total canceled trains | About 50 |
| Completely canceled trains | More than 22 |
| Partially canceled trains | 4 |
| Low frequency trains | 24 |
| Affected area | North India, Eastern India |
| Main reason | Fog, Mahakumbh Mela, Technical Reasons |
| Objective | Passenger safety and timely operations |
Main reason: Why canceled trains?
1. Pressure of Mahakumbh Mela
Millions of pilgrims are involved in the Mahakumbh Mela, due to which the Railways has started operating special trains. Regular trains have been temporarily canceled to provide rail rakes for these special trains.
2. Effect of fog and winter
In the winter season, the operation of trains is affected due to dense fog in North India. This increases the risk of accidents, so the Railways canceled several trains as a precautionary measure.
3. Technical Reasons
In some areas, trains have also been temporarily closed due to repair work on railway line and other technical problems.
Fully Cancelled Trains List
Below is a list of major trains that are completely canceled:
- Moradabad-Najibabad Passenger (54395/54396): till 28 February.
- Aliganj-Bareilly Passenger (54351/54352): till 28 February.
- Haridwar-Delhi Passenger (14304/14303): till 28 February.
- Sitapur Cantt-Kanpur Central (54325): till 28 February.
- Kanpur Central-Sitapur (54326): By March 1.
- Delhi-Tundla Passenger (64584): till 28 February.
- Danapur-Sikandarabad Express (12792/12791): 20 February to 28 February.
Partially canceled trains
Some trains have only been partially affected. Example:
- Train number 54043 Jind-Hisar Passenger: limited to Hisar section only.
- Train number 51971 Mathura-Alwar Passenger: Will not stop at some stations.
Suggestions for passengers
If your journey is scheduled during these dates, the following suggestions can be useful for you:
- Use a railway helpline number or mobile app to know the status of your train.
- Make alternative travel plans, such as bus or flight booking.
- Get your ticket amount back after reading ticket cancellation policy.
- Passengers traveling during the Mahakumbh Mela should get information about special trains.
Mahakumbh Special Trains
Railways have run some special trains for the convenience of pilgrims during the Mahakumbh Mela. These include:
- New Delhi-Moradabad-Patna Special (04052)
- Anand Vihar Terminal-Fafamau Special (04054)
These trains are being run for limited time and provide better facilities to pilgrims.
Disclaimer:
The information given by the Railways is real and verified. This step has been taken with the aim of ensuring the safety and convenient journey of passengers. However, passengers are advised to check the information on the respective station or railway website before making their travel plan.
