Indian Railways has cancelled several train services until April 30, 2026, due to ongoing infrastructure development and maintenance work. Major zones including North Western Railway (NWR) and South East Central Railway (SECR) have announced these changes to facilitate track doubling and signaling upgrades. Passengers planning to travel during this period should verify their train status before heading to the station.
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Which trains are cancelled on the North Western Railway route?
The North Western Railway has scheduled a mega block on the Churu-Sadulpur section from April 15 to April 30, 2026. This block is necessary for double-line construction and automatic signaling work. NWR CPRO Amit Sudarshan confirmed that more than 14 trains are fully cancelled, while 22 others are partially cancelled. The following table lists some of the major affected services.
| Train Name | Status/Period |
|---|---|
| Hanumangarh-Jaipur Train | Cancelled from April 15 to 28 |
| Rewari-Bikaner Passenger | Cancelled from April 15 to 30 |
| Hisar-Rewari Passenger | Cancelled from April 15 to 29 |
| Delhi-Hisar Train | Cancelled from April 15 to 29 |
| Rewari-Sikar Train | Cancelled from April 25 to 28 |
Impact on South East Central Railway services
In the SECR zone, maintenance work on the Bilaspur-Raipur route and platform repairs at Gondia station have led to several cancellations. Many long-distance trains will remain off the tracks during April 2026 to ensure the completion of track improvements and new line projects. Travelers are encouraged to use the NTES app or call the 139 helpline for real-time updates.
- 12807/12808 Samta Express: Cancelled on various dates throughout April 2026
- 18030 Shalimar-LTT Express: Service suspended from April 4 to April 24
- 18237 Chhattisgarh Express: Service suspended from April 5 to April 25
- 12409 Gondwana Express: Cancelled on specific scheduled dates
- 68728 Raipur-Bilaspur MEMU: Cancelled on April 17 and 19