Kanpur Central: Major Train Schedule Changes & Winter Cancellations
North Central Railway announces revised timings for several trains at Kanpur Central and winter fog-related cancellations starting October 28.
The North Central Railway (NCR) has announced a comprehensive revision of train schedules passing through Kanpur Central. Following a formal announcement from the NCR Public Relations Office in Prayagraj on October 25, 2026, the new timetable will be implemented in phases starting from October 28, 2026, and continuing through January 2027.
These operational adjustments are being made to streamline services and prepare for the upcoming winter fog season. Passengers are strongly advised to verify their train status before traveling due to these anticipated changes.
Key Timing Adjustments from October 28
Several prominent services will see immediate changes to their arrival and departure timings at Kanpur Central starting October 28. The following updates have been confirmed:
- Gorakhdham Express (12556): This train will now depart Kanpur Central at 3:10 am, slightly later than its previous 3:05 am departure.
- Anand Vihar Terminal-Rewa Express (12428): The revised schedule sets its arrival at 3:20 am and its departure at 3:25 am.
- Chandigarh-Prayagraj Sangam Unchahar Express (14218): This service will now arrive at 5:35 am, which is five minutes later than its original schedule.
- Howrah–New Delhi Poorva Express (12381): This service has been extended to Shakur Basti with revised timings.
Other major trains, including the Prayagraj, Vaishali, Duronto, Rajdhani, Vikramshila, and Farakka Express, are also subject to timing revisions under this new schedule.
Humsafar Express Terminal Shift
A significant change is scheduled for the Prayagraj-Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (22437). Effective from January 2, 2027, the train will shift its terminal to Anand Vihar Terminal. Consequently, its return service, Train No. 22438, is now scheduled to arrive at Kanpur Central at 4:10 am.
Winter Fog Management and Cancellations
To manage the operational challenges brought by the winter fog season, Indian Railways has planned to cancel or reduce the frequency of over 250 train trips between December 2026 and March 2027. Specific changes affecting the Kanpur route include:
- Kanpur Central–Kathgodam Express (12209): This train will be cancelled every Tuesday from December 8, 2026, to March 2, 2027.
- Kathgodam–Kanpur Central Express (12210): This service will be cancelled every Monday from December 7, 2026, to March 1, 2027.
Vande Bharat Service Update
Amidst these changes, the special tri-weekly Vande Bharat service (02253/02254) operating between Patna and New Delhi will remain in operation through November 28. To accommodate high festival demand, the service will include a five-minute stop at Kanpur Central.