Ajmer-Sealdah Express: Seasonal Cancellations Due to Winter Fog
Indian Railways announces seasonal cancellations for Ajmer-Sealdah Express from Dec 2026 to Feb 2027 due to heavy winter fog. Check the schedule here.
Indian Railways has announced a significant change to the schedule of the Ajmer-Sealdah Express (12988) and its return service, the Sealdah-Ajmer Express (12987). To ensure passenger safety and maintain operational stability amidst the dense winter fog, these trains will face seasonal cancellations starting from December 2026.
Detailed Cancellation Schedule
The suspension of services is planned to span from December 1, 2026, through February 2027. Passengers traveling on these routes during the peak winter months should take note of the specific days when services will not be available.
Train Number 12988 (Ajmer-Sealdah Express)
For the Ajmer to Sealdah route, the train will be suspended every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday between December 1 and February 27. The breakdown of service interruptions is as follows:
- December: 14 days of cancellation
- January: 13 days of cancellation
- February: 12 days of cancellation
Train Number 12987 (Sealdah-Ajmer Express)
The return service will follow a similar pattern of interruptions. The Sealdah to Ajmer service will be cancelled on corresponding dates from December 2 through February 28, with monthly service interruptions ranging between 12 and 14 days throughout the period.
Safety Measures and Official Statements
The decision comes as a proactive measure to manage the difficulties caused by limited visibility during the winter season. Shivam Sharma of the North Central Railway noted that these adjustments are essential to meet operational requirements and ensure safe rail movement.
The decision was necessitated by operational requirements to maintain safe rail movement during periods of limited visibility.
Supporting this, Mahesh Yadav, Senior DCM of the Moradabad Division, confirmed that these changes are part of a broader set of winter safety protocols being implemented across the affected railway zones.
Important Information for Passengers
The railway administration has issued an advisory for all travelers to verify the current status of their trains before finalizing any travel plans. Additionally, passengers should be aware of the following refund policy:
- In instances where train delays exceed three hours, passengers are entitled to a full refund of their fare.