New Delhi, India — April 16, 2026
Passengers planning train travel in the second half of April should take note: the Indian Railways has cancelled several train services until April 30, 2026, due to ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
The move is part of a mega block announced by the North Western Railway for double line construction and automatic signaling work on the Churu–Sadulpur rail section.
🚧 Why Are Trains Cancelled?
Railway authorities stated that the cancellations are necessary to facilitate:
- Double line track development
- Installation of automatic signaling systems
- Safety and infrastructure upgrades
The mega block will remain in effect from April 15 to April 30, 2026, impacting several passenger and express trains across key routes.
🚆 List of Cancelled Trains
Here are the major trains affected during this period:
🔴 Fully Cancelled Trains
- Delhi–Hisar Train: Cancelled from April 15 to 29
- Hanumangarh–Jaipur Train: Cancelled from April 15 to 28
- Rewari–Bikaner Passenger Train (via Churu–Sadulpur): Cancelled from April 15 to 30
- Hisar–Rewari Passenger Train: Cancelled from April 15 to 29
- Bikaner–Hisar Passenger Train: Cancelled from April 14 to 29
🟠 Partially Cancelled / Affected Services
- Rewari–Sikar Train: Cancelled between April 25 and 28
- Jodhpur–Rewari (via Churu–Ratangarh): 4 trips cancelled between April 25 and 28
- Churu–Ludhiana Train: Not operating between Churu and Hisar from April 14 to 30
- Jodhpur–Hisar Passenger: Services suspended between Churu and Hisar
- Jaipur–Bathinda Train: Cancelled beyond Loharu from April 25 to 28
⚠️ Specific Date Cancellations
- Jodhpur–Rewari Train: Cancelled on April 15
- Rewari–Sikar Train: Cancelled on April 15
- Kota–Sirsa Express (Loharu–Sirsa section): Cancelled on April 14 and April 26
📢 Advisory for Passengers
Passengers are strongly advised to verify their train status before traveling. You can check updates via:
- IRCTC website
- Railway helpline number 139
Officials recommend checking real-time updates to avoid inconvenience due to last-minute changes.
📊 Impact on Travel
The cancellations are expected to affect regional connectivity across parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and nearby regions. However, railway authorities have emphasized that the upgrades will improve long-term efficiency, safety, and travel experience.
