Indian Railways cancels Kanpur and Delhi train services from August 28
Indian Railways has announced the temporary cancellation of several important train services operating between Kanpur and Delhi starting from August 28, 2026, up to September 4, 2026. Passengers planning to travel on these dates need to check their schedules carefully as infrastructure development work is currently underway. This disruption is primarily necessitated by the non-interlocking work required for the doubling of the Gorakhpur Cantt-Unaula rail section. According to the official statement provided by Dr. Shivam Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway, Prayagraj, all affected passengers will be fully eligible for a complete ticket refund without any cancellation charges.
Affected Train Services and Schedule
Travellers must note that multiple services running between Kanpur Central, Anand Vihar, and New Delhi are impacted during this period. The specific list of cancelled train services and their corresponding dates include:
- Train number 02457, Kanpur Central-Anand Vihar Express, is cancelled for August 30, September 1, and September 3.
- Train number 02458, Anand Vihar-Kanpur Central Express, is cancelled for August 30, September 1, and September 3.
- Train number 02455, Kanpur Central-New Delhi Express, is cancelled for August 28, 29, 31, and September 2, 4.
- Train number 02456, New Delhi-Kanpur Central Express, is cancelled for August 28, 29, 31, and September 2, 4.
Refund Process for Passengers
If you hold a ticket for any of the aforementioned cancelled trains, you do not need to worry about losing your money. Indian Railways ensures a full ticket refund for all passengers affected by these operational cancellations. Passengers can claim their full refunds through the IRCTC website or at the station reservation counters. It is highly recommended that travellers check the updated train status before heading to the railway station during this period.