Indian Railways Announces Train Cancellations Ahead of Holi Festival
Indian Railways has canceled multiple trains amid planned construction work affecting the railway connectivity between Delhi and other states. The cancellations will impact travel plans of thousands of passengers and are particularly pertinent to the upcoming Holi festival season.
Highlights
- •Indian Railways cancels several trains due to construction work for the Holi festival.
- •More than a dozen trains have been canceled between February 26th and 28th.
- •Passengers need to check train status before heading to the station to avoid disruptions.
- •Construction work involving RCC slabs at Bridge No. 55 between Ghevra and Bahadurgarhar stations resulted in train cancellations.
As Holi approaches, Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of several trains to accommodate construction work and festival demands. Passengers planning to travel between Delhi and other states from February 26th to 28th need to check their train status before heading to the station.
Work is set to begin on launching RCC slabs on Bridge No. 55 between Ghevra and Bahadurgarhar stations, leading to a temporary suspension of trains on the affected route. More than a dozen trains have been cancelled, including single-trip and multi-stop services. Some diverted trains have had their routes altered as well.
Here is a comprehensive list of the cancelled trains:
- Train No. 14323: New Delhi-Rohtak Junction (cancelled until 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 14324: Rohtak Junction – New Delhi (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 64912: Jind–New Delhi (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 64915: New Delhi–Jind (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 54034: Jind-Delhi Junction (cancelled on 27 February 2026)
- Train No. 54057: Delhi Junction – Shamli (cancelled on 27 February 2026)
- Train No. 54058: Shamli–Delhi Junction (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 54031: Delhi Junction to Jind (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 64932: Jind to Delhi Junction (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 64931: Delhi Junction to Jind (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 54032: Jind to Delhi Junction (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 54035: Delhi Junction to Jakhal Junction (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
- Train No. 54033: Delhi Junction to Narwana Junction (cancelled on 28 February 2026)
Additionally, some long-distance trains have their routes altered to accommodate the work. For instance, Train No. 14732 from Bathinda to Delhi Junction will only run up to Rohtak, Train No. 12481 from Delhi Junction to Sriganganagar will only start from Rohtak, and similar alterations are in place for other routes.
This news is particularly impactful as the Holi festival season is upon us, and the demand for travel has already surged. Passengers are advised to check their train details to avoid last-minute disruptions and ensure a smooth journey.
The cancellations affect multiple routes across different train services, disrupting the travel plans of numerous passengers for a short period. Passengers are encouraged to monitor their travel plans and make necessary adjustments to avoid complications.
Train Cancellations for Holi: Indian Railways Cancels Multiple Trains Due to Construction Work
