Indian Railways recently announced that several trains will be canceled from 20 March to 30 April 2025. The decision is taken for various reasons, including repair work, infrastructure improvement, and yard remodeling. This information is very important for passengers traveling during this period. In this article, we will provide you a complete list, reason, and other details of these trains.
Indian Railway Train Cancellations Overview
| Description | Information |
| Cancellation period | 20 March to 30 April 2025 |
| Affected trains | About 700+ trains |
| Main reason | Repair work, yard remodeling, traffic blocks |
| key areas | Northern Railway, Southeast Railway, Western Railway |
| Refund process | Full refund on PRS counter and e-ticket booking |
| Diversion/Rearuting | Some trains have been diverted on alternative routes |
Reasons Behind Train Cancellations
Indian Railways has taken this decision to provide safety and better facility of passengers. The main reasons include:
- Ganga rail bridge repair work: Mega block has been taken for repair on Ganga Rail Bridge in Unnao area of Northern Railway.
- Yard remodeling: Yard improvement work at Jammu Tawi and other major stations.
- Infrastructure improvement: Connection and electrification of fourth railway line in Southeast Railway.
- Station redevelopment: Redevelopment work at Jaipur station.
Affected trains: full list
Cancel trains for a few days
- Train number 00919 Surat-Jhajha Parcel Special (Down): 17, 24, 31 March and 7, 14, 21 April
- Train number 00920 Jhajha-Chandigarh Parcel Special (Up): 19, 26 March and 2, 9, 16, 23 April
- Train number 09451 Gandhidham-Bhagalpur Special (Down): 21, March 28 and 4, 11, 18, 25 April
- Train number 09452 Bhagalpur-Gandhi Special (Up): 24, 31 March and 7, 14, 21, 28 April
Regular canceled trains
- Train number 51813 (Jhansi – Lucknow): Canceled throughout the period
- Train number 51814 (Lucknow – Jhansi): Canceled throughout the period
Partially cancell trains
- Train number 22934 (Jaipur – Bandra Terminus SF Express): partially canceled between Jaipur to Sanganer
- Train number 20951 (Okha – Jaipur SF Express): Extended to Khatipura
Diverted trains
Some trains have been diverted on alternative routes:
- Train number 14701 (Shri Ganganagar – Bandra Terminus Aravali Express): Ringas – Jaipur – Divert on Falna Marg
- Train No. 14702 (Bandra Terminus – Shri Ganganagar Aravali Express): Falna – Jaipur – Divert on Ringas Marg
Refund process for cancelled trains
If your journey is affected then you can get a full refund of the ticket. For this:
- Apply by visiting the PRS counter.
- Use the IRCTC portal for e-ticket booking.
Train cancellation impact on passengers
This decision may cause inconvenience to passengers. Those who are planning to travel during this period:
- Planning of your journey should be taken in advance.
- Alternative routes or trains should be used.
- Regular checks should be done on the official website or app of the railway.
Disclaimer: is this real or fake?
This news is completely real. Indian Railways has officially announced the cancellation of these trains. Passengers are advised to carefully read the updates issued by the Railways before planning their journey.
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