24 trains canceled before Holi, big shock for those going to Delhi, UP and Bihar. See the complete list till March 3 before traveling.
News India Live, Digital Desk: Lakhs of people travel in trains to participate in Holi celebrations, but this time the difficulties of passengers may increase. Due to dense fog and track repair work in North India, the Railways 3 March 2026 Many long distance express trains have been completely canceled till now. While on one hand special trains are being run, on the other hand due to the cancellation of these regular trains the waiting list has become longer.
1. Main list of canceled trains (till 3 March 2026)
The following trains will remain affected on their scheduled routes till March 3:
| train number | name of train | how long will it be canceled |
|---|---|---|
| 22858 | Anand Vihar – Santragachi Express | 03 March 2026 |
| 22857 | Santragachi – Anand Vihar Express | 02 March 2026 |
| 14617 | Purnia Court – Amritsar Janseva Express | 02 March 2026 |
| 22197 | Kolkata – Veerangana Laxmibai (Jhansi) | 01 March 2026 |
| 15904 | Chandigarh – Dibrugarh Express | 01 March 2026 |
| 14323/24 | New Delhi – Rohtak – New Delhi | 28 February 2026 |
| 12327/28 | Howrah – Dehradun (Upasana Express) | 28 February 2026 |
| 12873/74 | Hatia – Anand Vihar – Hatia Express | 27 February 2026 |
2. Platform tickets closed at Delhi stations
In view of crowd control and security, Railways has imposed restrictions on 5 major stations of Delhi. 26 February to 3 March 2026 The sale of platform tickets has been banned till:
New Delhi Railway Station
Old Delhi (Delhi Junction)
Hazrat Nizamuddin
Anand Vihar Terminal
Delhi Sarai Rohilla
3. ‘Good news’ for passengers: Holi special trains
Railways to compensate for canceled trains 1 March 2026 It has been decided to run several special trains from:
Dadar – Gorakhpur (01027/28): It will run 4 days a week.
Dadar – Ballia (01025/26): It will run 3 days a week.
Malda Town – Anand Vihar (03435/36): Special trips from 2nd and 3rd March.
Mumbai Central – Kathihar (09189/90): Weekly special train.
What should travelers do?
NTES App: Check live status of your train on National Train Inquiry System (NTES).
Refund: If your train is cancelled, your full refund will be automatically credited to your account by IRCTC.
Alternative: Try to book immediately in ‘Holi Special’ trains due to heavy crowd.
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