If you are planning to travel by train in the next few days, here's a critical update you must read before packing your bags. The Indian Railways has cancelled and short-terminated several trains in response to rising tensions along the India-Pakistan border. With the situation still tense despite a ceasefire, precautionary operational changes have been put in place.

🚆 Why Are Trains Being Affected?

Millions of passengers travel by train every day in India due to its comfort and affordability. However, operational issues or security concerns can sometimes cause disruptions. Given the current geopolitical climate, especially the sensitive situation near the border, the railways has taken steps to modify, reschedule, cancel, or short-terminate multiple trains.

According to official railway sources, train services running through the Ambala railway division are particularly impacted.

❌ List of Cancelled and Affected Trains

Here is the updated list of trains either cancelled or rerouted. Make sure to check this list if you're traveling on or after May 11, 2025:

1. Train No. 15015 – Amritsar to Lalkuan Express: Cancelled on May 14, 2025

2. Train No. 15016 – Lalkuan to Amritsar Express: Cancelled on May 13, 2025

3. Train No. 22126 – Amritsar to Nagpur Express: Will depart from New Delhi on May 12, 2025

4. Train No. 14542 – Amritsar to Chandigarh Express: Cancelled on May 11, 2025

5. Train No. 20808 – Amritsar to Visakhapatnam Express: Will operate from New Delhi on May 11, 2025

6. Train No. 12904 – Amritsar to Mumbai Central Golden Temple Mail: Will depart from Hazrat Nizamuddin instead on May 11, 12, 13, and 15, 2025

7. Train No. 12903 – Mumbai Central to Amritsar Golden Temple Mail: Will terminate at Hazrat Nizamuddin on May 11 and 12, 2025

8. Train No. 15212 – Amritsar to Dibrugarh Express: Will run from Saharanpur Junction on May 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2025

9. Train No. 15211 – Dibrugarh to Amritsar Express: Short-terminated at Saharanpur Junction on May 11 and 12, 2025

10. Train No. 74984 – Fazilka to Kot Kapura Express: Cancelled from May 11 to May 14, 2025

11. Train No. 74981 – Kot Kapura to Fazilka Express: Cancelled from May 11 to May 15, 2025

⚠️ Advisory for Passengers

Passengers are advised to check the IRCTC app, official railway website, or contact the railway inquiry number before planning their travel. These changes may cause inconvenience, but they have been made to ensure the safety of passengers and railway personnel amid the ongoing regional situation.

📌 Final Words

Rail travel may be disrupted for the next few days, especially in Northern India. If your journey includes routes passing through Punjab, Delhi, or Ambala, make alternate plans or confirm train status in advance.