Indian Railways cancels 18 trains for Ghaziabad station maintenance
Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of 18 trains due to essential maintenance work scheduled at the Ghaziabad railway station. The Northern Railway confirmed that a 10-day power and traffic block will be implemented on platform number 4 to facilitate the replacement of rusted tracks and damaged sleepers, aimed at ensuring safe operations and service improvements. The maintenance period is scheduled from September 25, 2026, to October 4, 2026. Passengers traveling through this busy route must plan their journeys in advance as multiple EMU and MEMU services connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, Moradabad, and Meerut will remain affected.
Key Details of the Ghaziabad Station Block and Cancellations:
• Maintenance scheduled from September 25, 2026, to October 4, 2026
• Total of 18 trains impacted across Delhi, Moradabad, and Meerut routes
• Focus on platform number 4 for replacing rusted tracks and damaged sleepers
• Platform usage for other running services may also be altered temporarily
Affected Train Schedule
According to the official schedule released by Northern Railway, affected trains will face cancellations between September 24, 2026, and October 4, 2026. Among the EMU services impacted are the New Delhi-Ghaziabad EMU (64426), Ghaziabad-New Delhi EMU (64429), Ghaziabad-Old Delhi EMU (64437), and Old Delhi-Sahibabad (64438), all of which will remain cancelled from September 25, 2026, to October 4, 2026. Additionally, the Palwal-Ghaziabad EMU (64051) will be cancelled from September 24, 2026, to October 3, 2026.
In total, 18 local and MEMU trains operating on routes connecting Delhi to Ghaziabad, Moradabad, and Meerut will experience disruptions during this window. Railway authorities have emphasized that these rigorous engineering works are vital for long-term passenger safety and seamless train operations. Passengers are strongly advised to check the live status of their trains and confirm platform availability before commencing their journeys to avoid any last-minute inconvenience at the station.