On what basis are trains cancelled during fog, and which trains are affected? The railways have provided an answer..

Train Cancellations Due to Fog: To ensure the safe operation of trains during foggy conditions, Indian Railways has canceled several trains operating in North India from December 1, 2025, to March 1, 2026. Passengers traveling on these trains may face some inconvenience during this period. However, the question arises: on what basis are trains canceled, and which trains are affected? How do passengers who usually travel on these canceled trains complete their daily journeys? The railways explain.

During the winter season, many areas of North India experience severe cold along with dense fog. This significantly reduces visibility. To ensure the safe operation of trains during this time, trains running in different areas have been canceled.

On what basis are trains cancelled?

Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity for Indian Railways, explains that when canceling trains, care is taken to avoid canceling trains with a high number of passengers, i.e., those with a high occupancy rate. Therefore, trains with fewer passengers are canceled first to minimize inconvenience to a larger number of travelers.

Which trains are considered "empty"?

According to the Ministry of Railways, these are trains that are run specially to accommodate increased passenger traffic, meaning they are special trains and their operation is stopped when necessary. They are not regular trains, so these are the first trains to be canceled.

Are all special trains cancelled?
The railways do not cancel all special trains. Instead, they cancel those trains operating in fog-affected areas that occasionally have low passenger numbers. For this, the railways use AI and conduct studies to identify which trains consistently have a low number of passengers and whose cancellation would not cause significant problems for travelers. Trains are canceled based on this analysis.

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