Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of 24 long distance trains for the winter season effective from December 1, 2025 to March 3, 2026 due to heavy fog conditions across North India. The decision issued by the East Central Railway (ECR) comes as dense fog continues to impact visibility and disrupt safe train operations during early morning and late night hours.
Reason for the Cancellations
North India experiences severe fog during December February every year causing signal failures slower train movement and high chances of delays and operational risks. Railway officials stated that cancelling selected long distance trains helps ensure Passenger Safety and allows better management of congestion during low visibility periods.
Key Routes Affected
The cancelled services include trains connecting major cities such as:
- Prayagraj
- Muzaffarpur
- Kolkata
- Jhansi
- Dehradun
- New Delhi
- Ambala
- Amritsar
- Dibrugarh
- Chandigarh
- Kamakhya
- Gaya
- Hatia
- Anand Vihar
The cancellations cover both directions for several routes affecting thousands of daily passengers.
Travel Advisory for Passengers
Railways has advised travellers to:
- Check updated timetables before booking tickets
- Verify train status on NTES, IRCTC or official Railway websites
- Plan alternative travel if their train falls under the cancelled list
- Stay alert for any Schedule Revisions based on changing weather conditions
When Will Services Resume?
All 24 trains will resume operations After March 3, 2026 depending on improvement in fog conditions and restoration of safe operational visibility.
Railways Statement
Officials emphasized that the step is temporary and aimed at ensuring Smooth Operations and Passenger Safety during the peak fog season. Additional measures such as fog safe devices speed restrictions and enhanced monitoring are also being implemented.
