Indian Railways Train Cancellations: 46 Trains Hit by Fog
As Indian Railways train cancellations fog conditions are expected to sweep across Northern India, 46 trains will face significant disruptions. These safety-driven measures are part of a plan to manage heavy winter fog and ensure passenger security during the peak cold months.
Winter Schedule Disruptions from December 2026
The announced cancellations and schedule adjustments are slated to remain in effect from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. This period of heavy fog is expected to impact rail traffic across several key transit hubs, including Ambala, Kanpur, Agra, and Tundla.
According to Amit Sudarshan, Chief Public Relations Officer of the North Western Railway (NWR), the fog-heavy conditions will disrupt rail traffic from the Rajasthan region for the duration of these three months. Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer of the Northern Railway, confirmed that these measures are essential to ensure operational safety during periods of dense fog.
Breakdown of Affected Train Services
The 46 affected services are categorized into three main groups to help passengers understand the extent of the disruption:
- 30 trains: Will be completely cancelled.
- 12 trains: Will operate on a reduced frequency or undergo partial cancellation.
- 4 trains: Will be partially impacted by the schedule changes.
Major Route Cancellations and Reductions
Several prominent long-distance services will see major changes to their operations:
- Amritsar-Ajmer and Ajmer-Amritsar Express: These services will be suspended entirely, resulting in 26 canceled trips for each route.
- Ajmer-Sealdah Express (12988) and Sealdah-Ajmer Express (12987): Both services will lose 39 trips each. Additionally, the frequency of the Ajmer-Sealdah route will be reduced from daily to just three times per week.
- Dibrugarh-Lalgarh Express (15909/15910): These services will face 13 canceled trips each.
Other Impacted Train Services
The following trains are also included in the revised winter schedule:
- Kanpur Central-Kathgodam Link Express (12209/12210)
- Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Jammu Tawi-Rishikesh (14605/14606)
- Amritsar-Chandigarh-Amritsar Daily Express (14541/14542)
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Kalka (14503/14504)
- Amritsar-Nangal Dam-Amritsar (14505/14506)
- Ambala Cant-Barauni Junction-Ambala Cant (14523/14524)
- Malda Town-New Delhi-Malda Town (14003/14004)
- Lalkuan-Amritsar Express (14615/14616)
Impact on Passengers and Travel Alternatives
The schedule revisions are expected to heavily impact travelers heading toward Amritsar, Kolkata, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu. Due to these changes, many passengers are already seeking alternative ways to reach their destinations.
Some travelers are opting to take trains to Delhi before switching to bus services for their onward journeys to Amritsar. Others are looking for alternative rail routes, such as utilizing the Rajdhani Express for travel toward Kolkata, to bypass the most heavily affected segments.