Indian Railways is introducing new festive special train services between Kanpur Central and Delhi to help passengers travel smoothly during the busy 2026 festive season. These special trains connect major hubs like New Delhi and Anand Vihar Terminal, though travelers must note that some early trips are cancelled due to ongoing track maintenance work. Indian Railways operates these special services between Kanpur Central and Delhi through November 2026 to handle the heavy festival rush. Two pairs of special trains are scheduled to run on specific days of the week. Engineering and non-interlocking works on the Kanpur-Tundla section cause temporary cancellations between August 28 and September 4, 2026. Passengers should check their updated train schedule before leaving for the station.
The first pair consists of Train 02456 running from New Delhi to Kanpur Central and Train 02455 running from Kanpur Central to New Delhi.
These trains operate from September 7 to November 30 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Train 02456 leaves New Delhi at 7:45 AM and reaches Kanpur at 1:15 PM. Train 02455 departs Kanpur at 3:00 PM and arrives in New Delhi at 8:20 PM.The second pair includes Train 02458 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Kanpur Central and Train 02457 from Kanpur Central to Anand Vihar Terminal.
This service runs from September 8 to November 29 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Train 02458 departs Anand Vihar at 8:20 AM and arrives in Kanpur at 1:15 PM. Train 02457 leaves Kanpur at 3:00 PM and reaches Anand Vihar at 8:10 PM.Cancellations Due to Maintenance Works
North Central Railway announced necessary maintenance blocks on the Kanpur-Tundla section, resulting in service cancellations from August 28 to September 4, 2026.
Trains 02456 and 02455 remain cancelled on August 28, 29, 31, September 2, and September 4. Trains 02458 and 02457 are cancelled on August 30, September 1, and September 3. Travelers are strongly advised to verify their train status before heading to the platform.
