Train Cancelled September–October 2026: The festive season in India kicks off with Raksha Bandhan. Major festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, Karwa Chauth, and Diwali are approaching. During this time, many people plan trips home or vacations. If you are planning to travel by train during this period, be sure to check the latest updates. The Railways have decided to cancel several important trains this festive season. Let’s find out why these trains are being cancelled and which routes will be affected.
When did the work begin?
Work on connecting a third railway line at the Bina station yard (West Central Railway) began on August 14 and is scheduled to continue until October 15. Here is the list of cancelled trains:
List of Cancelled Trains
Train No. 11086 Gwalior–SMVT Bengaluru will not run on the scheduled date.
Train No. 11085 SMVT Bengaluru–Gwalior will remain cancelled on the scheduled date.
Train No. 61611 Bina–Ruthiyai Passenger will not run from September 30 to October 16.
Train No. 61612 Ruthiyai–Bina Passenger will not run from September 30 to October 16.
Train No. 12197 Bhopal–Gwalior Express will not run from October 1 to October 15.
Train No. 12198 Gwalior–Bhopal Express will remain cancelled from October 1 to October 15.
Train No. 64618 Lalitpur–Bina has been cancelled from September 20 to September 26.
Train No. 64617 Bina–Lalitpur will not run from September 20 to September 26.
Before leaving home, check your train’s live running status on the NTES app or the IRCTC website. If your train is on this list, consider exploring alternative options—such as other connecting trains or road transport—in good time. For fully cancelled trains, refunds for e-tickets are automatically credited to your bank account, whereas passengers holding counter tickets can obtain their refunds by visiting the station.