Indian Railways has announced massive train cancellations and suspensions affecting services for weeks in parts of the country, mostly due to dense fog and poor visibility during winter. These changes are meant to ensure passenger safety and smooth operations, but they will disrupt many long‑distance and regional routes through December 2025 to February 2026.
❄️ Why Are So Many Trains Cancelled?
With winter in full swing in northern India, dense fog and low visibility have made it difficult for trains to run safely on many routes. As a result:
- Railways has cancelled or suspended several important express trains until late February or early March 2026, especially in North, east and Northeast zones.
- Safety has been prioritised to prevent accidents caused by limited sight conditions.
📋 Partial List of Affected Trains
(Note: This is a snapshot — always check the irctc website or NTES app before travelling.)
🚫 Cancelled Until Late Feb 2026 / Early Mar 2026
- 15903 Dibrugarh–Chandigarh Express — Cancelled from 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 Terminal Express — Cancelled Dec 4, 2025 to Feb 26, 2026
- 15622 anand vihar Terminal–Kamakhya Express — Cancelled Dec 5, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026
(Exact dates and trains are from official railway notices shared by indian Railways.)
📍 Other Routes Impacted by Fog
In addition, winter fog has led to cancellations or suspensions of many other trains in North India, including:
- Kathgodam–Jammu Express
- Delhi–Jalandhar Superfast Express
- Amritsar–Kolkata Akal Takht Express
(Reports list around 16 trains cancelled in some corridors due to fog.)
📆 How Long Will the Cancellations Last?
✳️ Most cancellations are temporary but long‑term:
• December 1, 2025 to february 28, 2026 or early March 2026, depending on route conditions.
Railway officials have indicated that timelines may vary with weather changes or improvement in visibility, and some trains may be restored earlier if conditions allow.
🚉 Important Travel Tips Before You Go
✔ Always check train running status online — via IRCTC website, NTES app, or Railway enquiry numbers before starting your journey.
✔ Confirm if your train is operating or fully cancelled — even if tickets are confirmed.
✔ For long‑distance travel, consider alternative days or different routes if your train shows “cancelled” status.
✔ Keep updated contact details with irctc for sudden schedule changes or alerts.
🧠 Quick Summary
🔹 A large number of long‑distance trains are cancelled until late Feb / early Mar 2026 due to winter fog and safety concerns.
🔹 The Dibrugarh–Chandigarh, Kamakhya–Gaya, Kamakhya–Anand Vihar routes are among those most affected.
🔹 Passengers must check live running status before travelling to avoid disruption.
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