Crores of people travel by train in India every day, and thousands of trains operate to serve them. The Indian Railways network is vast and continues to expand. To improve connectivity, new railway lines are added in different divisions, which sometimes affects train operations. In March, several trains were cancelled due to redevelopment work. Many trains on this route have been affected. Passengers are advised to check their train status before travelling.

Throughout this article, we will share the full list of cancelled and delayed trains and how to check real-time updates.

Full List of Canceled Trains in March 2025

Here is a list of trains cancelled on specific dates due to operational reasons:

Trains Canceled on March 8, 2025:

  1. 20971 Udaipur-Shalimar Weekly Express
  2. 18006 Jagdalpur-Howrah Samaleshwari Express
  3. 18011/18012 Howrah-Chakradharpur-Howrah Express

Trains Canceled on March 9, 2025:

  • 18033/18034 Howrah-Ghatsila-Howrah MEMU
  • 20972 Shalimar-Udaipur Weekly Express
  • 18615 Howrah-Hatia Kriya Yoga Express
  • 18005 Howrah-Jagdalpur Samaleshwari Express

Trains Canceled on March 21, 2025:

  • 18616 Hatia-Howrah Kriya Yoga Express
  • 12833 Ahmedabad-Howrah Express

Trains Canceled on March 22, 2025:

  • 18615 Howrah-Hatia Kriya Yoga Express
  • 18011/18012 Howrah-Chakradharpur-Howrah Express
  • 12834 Howrah-Ahmedabad Express
  • 22862 Kantabanji-Howrah Ispat Express

Trains Canceled on March 23, 2025:

  • 22861 Howrah-Kantabanji Ispat Express
  • 12021/12022 Howrah-Barbil Jan Shatabdi Express

List of Rescheduled Trains in March 2025

Apart from cancellations, several trains have been rescheduled due to operational adjustments. Below is the list of affected trains:

Rescheduled Trains in March 2025

Date Train Number Train Name Delay Time
March 21, 2025 12129 Pune-Howrah Azad Hind Express 4 hours
12101 Gyaneshwari Express 4 hours
12809 Howrah-Mumbai Mail 2 hours 30 minutes
March 22, 2025 18616 Hatia-Howrah Kriya Yoga Express 2 hours
18006 Jagdalpur-Howrah Express 3 hours

 

How to Check Canceled Trains List

Passengers can check their train status using the following methods:

  1. SMS Inquiry: Send your train number to 139 to get updates.
  2. IRCTC Train App: Use the IRCTC mobile app to check live train status.
  3. Official Website: Visit the Indian Railways inquiry website at enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.
  4. NTES App: Download the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app for real-time train updates.

What Passengers Should Do If the Train Is Cancelled?

  • If your train is cancelled, check for alternative routes or trains.
  • If your train is rescheduled, plan your journey accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
  • Keep checking updates through SMS (139), the IRCTC app, or the official railway website for any last-minute changes.