Indian Railways has announced major changes for commuters in the Delhi-NCR region starting March 1, 2026. While nine local trains have been cancelled for the entire month due to maintenance and operational needs, the railway is also rolling out over 1,244 special trips to help people reach home for Holi. Additionally, platform ticket sales are currently restricted at major stations to control the massive festive crowds and ensure safety.
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Which Trains Are Cancelled and Why?
Several short-distance services connecting Delhi and Ghaziabad will remain suspended from March 1 to March 31. This is mainly due to scheduled maintenance work and infrastructure improvements on Bridge No. 55 between Ghevara and Bahadurgarh. Passengers who rely on daily MEMU or EMU services are advised to check the NTES app before reaching the station.
| Train Number | Affected Route |
|---|---|
| 64449 / 64431 | Ghaziabad – New Delhi |
| 64428 / 64450 | New Delhi – Ghaziabad |
| 64095 | New Delhi – Shakurbasti |
| 14323 / 14324 | New Delhi – Rohtak / Jind |
Special Trains and Crowd Management Measures
To balance the cancellations, Northern Railway is operating hundreds of special trains under the guidance of CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay. These services cater to high-demand routes like Chhapra, Gorakhpur, and Sitamarhi. Most of these trains have scheduled stops at Ghaziabad to assist commuters from Noida and Greater Noida.
- Platform Tickets: Sales suspended at New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar Terminal, and Delhi Sarai Rohilla until March 3, 2026.
- Special Trains: Services like 05071/05072 (Chhapra-Anand Vihar) and 05101/05102 (Gorakhpur-New Delhi) are now active.
- Fares: Special trains operate under “Special Fare” categories, which are slightly higher than standard rates.
- Assistance: Extra RPF personnel and “May I Help You” desks have been deployed at Anand Vihar and New Delhi stations to manage the surge.