Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of 22 passenger trains from December to February. These trains, which connect key destinations in Punjab, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, have been halted for operational reasons. This move is expected to cause disruptions for passengers, especially those planning to travel during the winter and holiday season.
While railway officials have not provided specific reasons, such cancellations during this period are often attributed to track maintenance, low passenger turnout, or adjustments in service schedules.
The cancellation of these services is expected to put additional pressure on the remaining trains on these routes. With passengers already booking tickets for the busy holiday season, the waiting lists for other trains are rising sharply. Travelers who were planning to take these now-canceled trains should make alternate arrangements soon to avoid inconvenience.
Below is the list of affected trains, along with the period during which their services will remain suspended:
1. Chandigarh-Amritsar Superfast (12241) – Canceled from December 1 to February 28
2. Amritsar-Chandigarh Superfast (12242) – Canceled from December 2 to March 3
3. Kalka to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (14503) – Canceled from December 3 to February 28
4. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Kalka Express (14504) – Canceled from December 4 to March 1
5. Amritsar to Nangal Dam (14505) – Canceled from December 1 to February 28
6. Nangal Dam to Amritsar Express (14506) – Canceled from December 2 to March 1
7. Rishikesh to Jammu Tawi (14605) – Canceled from December 2 to February 24
8. Jammu Tawi to Rishikesh Express (14606) – Canceled from December 1 to February 23
9. Lal Kuan to Amritsar Express (14615) – Canceled from December 7 to February 22
10. Amritsar to Lal Kuan Express (14616) – Canceled from December 7 to February 22
11. Purnia Court to Amritsar Express (14617) – Canceled from December 3 to March 2
12. Purnia Court Janseva Express (14618) – Canceled from December 1 to February 28
13. Chandigarh to Ferozepur Express (14629) – Canceled from December 2 to March 1
14. Chandigarh Satluj Express (14630) – Canceled from December 1 to February 28
With these cancellations affecting several major routes, passengers are urged to regularly check the Indian Railways website or contact their nearest stations to confirm the status of their journeys. Those holding tickets for the canceled trains can apply for refunds or reschedule their travel plans.
Passengers who need to travel during this period are also advised to book alternate trains as early as possible to avoid last-minute inconvenience.