Winter Fog Train Cancellations Announced for North India
Indian Railways has announced significant winter fog train cancellations and frequency reductions across North India to ensure safe operations. Due to the expected dense fog during the winter months, several train services will face major disruptions between December 2026 and March 2027.
Safety Measures Amid Dense Fog
The decision to suspend or reduce train frequencies is aimed at maintaining punctuality and mitigating the safety risks posed by extremely poor visibility. Dr. Shivam Sharma, the Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway, Prayagraj, confirmed that these measures are essential to prevent accidents and manage rail operations effectively during the heavy fog season.
The disruptions are expected to impact several states and regions, including:
- Bihar
- Uttar Pradesh
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttarakhand
- Jharkhand
- West Bengal
List of Affected Trains and Schedules
Passengers traveling on several key routes will face cancellations. Below are the notable service disruptions scheduled for the upcoming winter season:
Long-Distance Express Cancellations
- New Farakka Express (14003/14004): Train 14003 (Malda Town-New Delhi) is cancelled from December 5, 2026, to March 2, 2027. Train 14004 (New Delhi-Malda Town) is cancelled from December 3, 2026, to March 2, 2027.
- Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (12595/12596): Service will be suspended from December 15, 2026, to February 14, 2027 (12595) and February 15, 2027 (12596).
- Santragachi-Anand Vihar Terminal (22857): This service is cancelled from December 7 to February 22, affecting 12 scheduled trips.
Garib Rath and Regional Services
- Jammu Tawi-Kathgodam Garib Rath: Cancelled from December 6 to February 28.
- Kathgodam-Jammu Tawi Garib Rath: Cancelled from December 8 to March 2.
- Kanpur Central-Kathgodam: Suspended from December 8 to March 2.
- Amritsar-Lalkuan: Cancelled from December 5 to February 27.
- Yoganagari Rishikesh-Jammu Tawi: Cancelled from December 7 to March 1.
- New Delhi-Model Town: Cancelled from December 3 to February 28.
- Amritsar-Purnia Court: Cancelled from December 1 to February 28.
- Amritsar-Tatanagar: Cancelled from December 4 to February 26.
Important Travel Advice
Railway authorities strongly advise all passengers to plan their journeys carefully. Before heading to the station, travelers should verify the current status of their trains through the following official channels:
- The official Indian Railways website
- The NTES mobile application
- Railway inquiry services
- The official helpline number 139