Indian Railways has announced a major update for passengers travelling during the winter season. As North India enters peak winter, severe fog conditions are expected to impact train operations. To ensure safety and smooth railway management, the East Central Railway (ECR) has decided to cancel 24 major trains from December 1, 2025, to March 3, 2026.
These cancellations will affect passengers across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi, Punjab, Assam, and West Bengal. Every year, Indian Railways withdraws several long-distance trains during peak winter due to low visibility and operational challenges caused by fog.
List of 24 Cancelled Trains between Dec 1, 2025 to March 3, 2026
Below is the complete list of affected trains with their cancellation periods:
- 14112 Prayagraj Jn Muzaffarpur Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 1, 2025 to Feb 25, 2026 - 14111 Muzaffarpur Prayagraj Jn Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 1, 2025 to Feb 25, 2026 - 22198 Jhansi Kolkata Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 5, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026 - 22197 Kolkata Jhansi Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 7, 2025 to Mar 1, 2026 - 12327 Howrah Dehradun Upasana Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 2, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026 - 12328 Dehradun Howrah Upasana Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 3, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026 - 14003 Malda Town New Delhi Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 6, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026 - 14004 New Delhi Malda Town Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 4, 2025 to Feb 26, 2026 - 14523 Barauni Ambala Harihar Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 4, 2025 to Feb 26, 2026 - 14524 Ambala Barauni Harihar Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 2, 2025 to Feb 24, 2026 - 14617 Purnia Court Amritsar Janseva Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 3, 2025 to Mar 2, 2026 - 14618 Amritsar Purnia Court Janseva Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026 - 15903 Dibrugarh Chandigarh Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 1, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026 - 15904 Chandigarh Dibrugarh Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 3, 2025 to Mar 1, 2026 - 15620 Kamakhya Gaya Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 1, 2025 to Feb 23, 2026 - 15619 Gaya Kamakhya Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 2, 2025 to Feb 24, 2026 - 15621 Kamakhya Anand Vihar Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 4, 2025 to Feb 26, 2026 - 15622 Anand Vihar Kamakhya Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 5, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026 - 12873 Hatia Anand Vihar Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 1, 2025 to Feb 26, 2026 - 12874 Anand Vihar Hatia Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 2, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026 - 22857 Santragachi Anand Vihar Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 1, 2025 to Mar 2, 2026 - 22858 Anand Vihar Santragachi Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 2, 2025 to Mar 3, 2026 - 18103 Tata Amritsar Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 1, 2025 to Feb 25, 2026 - 18104 Amritsar Tata Express
❌ Cancelled: Dec 3, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026
Why Are These Trains Cancelled?
Every winter, dense fog severely affects visibility across North and Eastern India. This causes:
✔ Train delays
✔ Operational challenges
✔ Safety risks
✔ Congestion on key routes
To manage this, Indian Railways cancels or short-terminates select long-distance trains during December – February.
Are You Planning to Travel Between Dec to March?
If you’re travelling during this period:
🔹 Check train status on NTES or IRCTC
🔹 Avoid relying on long distance trains prone to fog delays
🔹 Explore alternative trains, buses, or flights
🔹 Book flexible tickets where possible
Indian Railways has advised passengers to stay updated on schedule changes and plan accordingly.
