Indian Railways has decided to cancel 56 trains from the first week of December until March due to dense fog and mist in various states of North India. Of these, 22 trains pass through Jalandhar and Jalandhar Cantt, which could cause significant inconvenience to passengers.
Jalandhar: Indian Railways has issued an important announcement for passengers traveling to Punjab. Over the next four months, 56 major trains in Punjab and surrounding areas have been canceled. This list includes popular trains such as Garib Rath Express and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Express. Railways has taken this step considering track repairs and weather-related challenges.
Passengers are advised to check the list of canceled trains when planning their journey to avoid any inconvenience.
Why Railways Canceled These Trains
According to railway officials, the operation of these trains from the first week of December until March was deemed unsafe due to dense fog and mist in North India. Additionally, track repair and maintenance activities have been scheduled to ensure the safety of long-distance trains. 22 of these trains specifically pass through Jalandhar and Jalandhar Cantt.
Passengers in this region need to pay special attention due to these train cancellations. Railways had already started informing passengers about this change, and ticket bookings for these trains have been temporarily halted.
Major Canceled Trains and Their Schedule
Railways has released a detailed list of canceled trains, with the major ones as follows:
- Garib Rath Express (12207/12208): Canceled from December 9 to February 24
- Yoga Nagari Jammutavi Express (14606/14605): Canceled from December 7 to February 22
- Lal Kuan-Amritsar Express (14615/14616): Canceled from December 6 to January 28
- Janseva Express (14617/14618): Canceled from December 3 to March 2
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Express (14503/14504): Canceled from December 2 to February 28
- Nangal Dam Express (14505/14506): Canceled from December 1 to February 28
- Amritsar-Chandigarh Express (14541/14542): Canceled from December 1 to February 28
- Amritsar-Ajmer Express (19611/19614): Canceled from December 5 to March 1
- Akal Takht Express (12317/12318): Canceled from December 7 to February 24
- Durgyana Express (12357/12358): Canceled from December 6 to February 28
- Intercity Express (14681/14682): Canceled from December 1 to March 1
In addition to these trains, another 44 trains have been canceled for various periods.
Suggestions for Passengers
Railways has appealed to passengers to:
- Check the list of canceled trains when planning your journey.
- If a train is canceled, consider alternative travel options.
- Keep advance ticket bookings and necessary documents with you during travel.
- Arrive at the station early to account for potential delays and travel inconveniences due to weather.
Railway officials also stated that facilities for online ticket refunds and changes will be made available to passengers to avoid any financial loss or difficulty due to the canceled trains.
